Government of India
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
INVITATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL AWARD FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, 2009
Applications are invited for the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under each of the following categories:-
(i) Best Employees/Self-employed with disabilities;
(ii) Best Employers and Placement Officer/Agency;
(iii) Best Individual (including professional) and Best Institution working for the cause of persons with disabilities;
(iv) Role Model Awards;
(v) Best Applied Research/Innovation/Product Development aimed at improving the life of persons with disabilities;
(vi) Outstanding Work in Creation of Barrier-free Environment for the persons with disabilities;
(vii) Best District in providing rehabilitation services;
(viii) Best Local Level Committee of the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities;
(ix) Best State Channelising Agency of the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation;
(x) Outstanding Creative Adult person with disabilities;
(xi) Best Creative Child with disabilities; and
(xii) Best Braille Press
2. The applications of those employed in the Central/State Governments/Union Territories/Public Sector Undertakings should be sent in the prescribed proforma (either in Hindi or in English only) to the Section Officer(DD.IV), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Room No.242, 'A' Wing, 2nd Floor, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 001, through the Ministry/Department/State Government/ Union Territory Administration/Public Sector Undertaking concerned duly approved by the competent authority.
3. In case of others (including self-employed persons, unemployed one and those in private organizations/ unorganized sectors), applications should be routed through the Social Welfare Department or such Department of the State Government/Union Territory Administration concerned, which is concerned with the welfare of the persons with disabilities. Applications other than through proper channel shall not be entertained.
4. The proforma for the application can be collected from the Section Officer(DD.IV), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Room No.242, 'A' Wing, 2nd Floor, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 001(Telephone No.011-2338 2391, FAX No.011-23388152) or the same can be downloaded from the Ministry's website http:\\www.socialjustice.nic.in. Two passport size photographs may also be attached with duly filled in application forms.
5. Following documents should be enclosed with the application for the award:-
(i) Summary of Bio-data;
(ii) Material for Citation.
6. The last date for receipt of applications is the 14th August, 2009. Applications received after the prescribed last date and/or not recommended by the competent authorities shall not be entertained without any further reference to the applicant.
For more details, visit: www.socialjustice.nic.in
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
INVITATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL AWARD FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, 2009
Applications are invited for the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under each of the following categories:-
(i) Best Employees/Self-employed with disabilities;
(ii) Best Employers and Placement Officer/Agency;
(iii) Best Individual (including professional) and Best Institution working for the cause of persons with disabilities;
(iv) Role Model Awards;
(v) Best Applied Research/Innovation/Product Development aimed at improving the life of persons with disabilities;
(vi) Outstanding Work in Creation of Barrier-free Environment for the persons with disabilities;
(vii) Best District in providing rehabilitation services;
(viii) Best Local Level Committee of the National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities;
(ix) Best State Channelising Agency of the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation;
(x) Outstanding Creative Adult person with disabilities;
(xi) Best Creative Child with disabilities; and
(xii) Best Braille Press
2. The applications of those employed in the Central/State Governments/Union Territories/Public Sector Undertakings should be sent in the prescribed proforma (either in Hindi or in English only) to the Section Officer(DD.IV), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Room No.242, 'A' Wing, 2nd Floor, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 001, through the Ministry/Department/State Government/ Union Territory Administration/Public Sector Undertaking concerned duly approved by the competent authority.
3. In case of others (including self-employed persons, unemployed one and those in private organizations/ unorganized sectors), applications should be routed through the Social Welfare Department or such Department of the State Government/Union Territory Administration concerned, which is concerned with the welfare of the persons with disabilities. Applications other than through proper channel shall not be entertained.
4. The proforma for the application can be collected from the Section Officer(DD.IV), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Room No.242, 'A' Wing, 2nd Floor, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi – 110 001(Telephone No.011-2338 2391, FAX No.011-23388152) or the same can be downloaded from the Ministry's website http:\\www.socialjustice.nic.in. Two passport size photographs may also be attached with duly filled in application forms.
5. Following documents should be enclosed with the application for the award:-
(i) Summary of Bio-data;
(ii) Material for Citation.
6. The last date for receipt of applications is the 14th August, 2009. Applications received after the prescribed last date and/or not recommended by the competent authorities shall not be entertained without any further reference to the applicant.
For more details, visit: www.socialjustice.nic.in