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24/01/21 11:00 AM IST

Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2021

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To recognize and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organizations in India in the field of Disaster Management, Government of India has instituted an annual award known as Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar.

Highlights
  • The award is announced every year on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
  • The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs. 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual.
  • For the award this year, nominations were solicited from 1st July, 2020 onwards.
  • The award scheme for the year 2021 was given wide publicity through print, electronic and social media.
  • In response to the award scheme, 371 valid nominations were received from institutions and individuals.
Award for 2021
  • Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (in the institutional category) 
  • Dr. Rajendra Kumar Bhandari (in the Individual category) have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar for their excellent work in Disaster Management.
Source: PIB

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