## Report on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award Policy
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government resolution (EO No. 44873) regarding the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award. The policy establishes a jury responsible for selecting recipients of the award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to social understanding and the upliftment of weaker sections in India. The jury will consist of eminent figures from various fields, and the award will be granted to individuals or organizations, with a prize of Rs. 10 Lakhs each. The report details the jury's composition, terms of reference, and the scope of contributions considered.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of the Government of India's resolution concerning the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided government document (EO No. 44873) dated April 2, 2022.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy that formalizes the process for selecting awardees for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
* **Core Objective(s):** To establish a jury and define its responsibilities for selecting recipients of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to the promotion of Social Understanding and for the upliftment of the weaker sections in India.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This new policy addresses the need for a structured and formalized process for selecting recipients of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award. The establishment of a jury comprised of eminent individuals ensures a fair and comprehensive evaluation of nominees and their contributions to social understanding and the upliftment of weaker sections in India. The policy provides clear guidelines for the selection process, promoting transparency and accountability.
**5. Key Provisions:**
This policy establishes the following key provisions:
* **Establishment of a Jury:** The Government of India constitutes a jury to select recipients of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
* **Jury Composition:** The jury comprises:
* The Vice President of India (Ex-officio Chairperson)
* The Chief Justice of India (Ex-officio Vice-Chairperson)
* Eminent individuals from various fields, including journalism, education, public life, and individuals who have worked for the upliftment of weaker sections.
* Secretary, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (Ex-officio Member Secretary)
* **Terms of Reference for the Jury:**
* Selection of individuals or organizations to receive the National Award for outstanding contribution to the promotion of Social Understanding and for the upliftment of the weaker sections in India.
* Consider conferring three Awards one each under the categories of Women, Man and InstitutionOrganization of Rs. 10 lakhs each or jointly to be shared by more than one recipient or organization.
* Consider only contributions made within the last ten years. However, earlier contributions of abiding significance can also be considered.
* Select the Awardee, as per the provisions prescribed in the enclosed scheme of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award instituted by the Government, and as amended from time to time.
* **Term of Jury Membership:** The term for jury members (excluding the Ex-Officio Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson) is three years from the date of constitution.
* **Travel Allowances:** Non-official members are entitled to travel by air at their discretion, with provisions covered by existing Ministry of Finance guidelines.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* Individuals and organizations working towards the promotion of social understanding and the upliftment of weaker sections in India.
* Nominees for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
* The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
* The jury members responsible for selecting the award recipients.
* Department of Social Justice Empowerment
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is primarily responsible for implementing the policy, with the Secretary of the Department serving as the Ex-officio Member Secretary of the Jury.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The policy specifies a three-year term for jury members. The jury will follow the guidelines and procedures prescribed in the enclosed scheme of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award instituted by the Government, and as amended from time to time.
* The policy also specifies consideration for contributions made within the last ten years, or earlier contributions if they hold significance.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The establishment of a well-defined and transparent selection process for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
* Recognition and encouragement of individuals and organizations contributing to social understanding and the upliftment of weaker sections in India.
* Increased awareness and promotion of the values and principles championed by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government resolution regarding the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award establishes a structured framework for recognizing and rewarding contributions to social understanding and the upliftment of weaker sections. The establishment of a jury comprised of eminent figures, along with clearly defined terms of reference, ensures a transparent and credible selection process. This policy is significant in its potential to promote social justice and inspire further efforts towards building a more equitable society.
Key Entities Referenced
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award: National Award for outstanding contribution to the promotion of Social Understanding and for the upliftment of weaker sections in India.
Government of India: The governing body that instituted the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
Vice President of India: Ex-officio Chairperson of the Jury for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
Chief Justice of India: Ex-officio Vice-Chairperson of the Jury for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
Shri Uday Mahurkar: Central Information Commissioner and Member of the Jury for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
Prof M Jagdeesh Kumar: Chairman UGC (University Grants Commission) and Member of the Jury for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
Dr. Dnyaneshwar Manohar Mulay: Member NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) and Member of the Jury for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
Prof TV Kattimani: Vice Chancellor Central Tribal University Andhra Pradesh and Member of the Jury for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
Central Tribal University AP: Central Tribal University located in Andhra Pradesh
Shri Milind Kamble: DICCI (Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Member of the Jury for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
DICCI: Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Department of Social Justice Empowerment: Department whose Secretary is the Ex-officio Member Secretary of the Jury for the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: The ministry responsible for the resolution regarding the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award.
New Delhi: Location where the resolution was issued.
Ministry of Finance: The ministry issuing O.M. No. F6 2c.AIV59 related to TADA for nonofficial jury members.
UPMA SRIVASTAVA: Secy. NCSC (National Commission for Scheduled Castes) Member Secy.
NCSC: National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
Delhi: Location of Controller of Publications.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग I—खण्ड 1
PART I—Section 1
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 93] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, अप्रैल 4, 2022/चत्रै 14, 1944
No. 93] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2022/CHAITRA 14, 1944
सामाजिक न्याय और अजधकाररता मत्रं ालय
संकल्प
नई दिल्ली, 2 अप्रैल, 2022
ईओ नबं र 44873.—भारत सरकार न े डॉ. बी.आर. अम्बेडकर, सामाजिक समझ को बढावा िेने और भारत म ें
कमिोर वगों के उत्थान हते ु उत्कृष्ट योगिान के जलए अम्बेडकर राष्ट्रीय पुरस्ट्कार, िैसा दक पुरस्ट्कार के जलए प्रदिया संजहता
की धारा VI के तहत प्रिान दकया गया ह,ै भारत सरकार न े िरू ी का गठन दकया ह ैजिसमें िाजमल ह:ैं
-
भारत के उपराष्ट्रपजत (पिेन) अध्यक्ष
(क)
भारत के मख्ु य न्यायाधीि (पिने ) उपाध्यक्ष
(ख)
श्री उिय माहूरकर, केंद्रीय सूचना आयक्तु सिस्ट्य
(ग)
(एक प्रजतजित पत्रकार)
प्रोफेसर एम. िगिीि कुमार, अध्यक्ष यूिीसी सिस्ट्य
(घ)
(एक प्रख्यात जिक्षाजवि)्
डॉ. ज्ञानेश्वर मनोहर मुल,े सिस्ट्य NHRC सिस्ट्य
(च)
(भारत म ेंसावविजनक िीवन के एक प्रजतजित व्यजक्त)
2348 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART I—SEC.1]
प्रो टीवी करिमजण, कुलपजत केंद्रीय िनिातीय जवश्वजवद्यालय एपी सिस्ट्य
(छ)
(भारत म ेंसावविजनक िीवन के एक प्रजतजित व्यजक्त)
श्री जमललंि कांबल,े जडक्की, सिस्ट्य
(ि)
(कमिोर वगों के उत्थान के जलए काम दकया)
सजचव, सामाजिक न्याय और अजधकाररता जवभाग (पिेन) सिस्ट्य सजचव
(झ)
2. िूरी के जलए जवचाराथव जवषय ह:ैं-
(क) मजहला, पुरुष और संस्ट्था/संगठन या मजहलाओं के समूह/परुु ष और संस्ट्था/संगठन का चयन जिन्ह ें प्रत्येक
को रुपये 10 लाख का राष्ट्रीय पुरस्ट्कार सामाजिक समझ को बढावा िेने और भारत म ें कमिोर वगों के
उत्थान के जलए उत्कृष्ट योगिान के जलए दिया िाएगा।
(ख) 10 लाख रुपय े के मजहला, पुरुष और संस्ट्थान/सगं ठन की श्रेजणयों के तहत प्रत्येक म ें तीन पुरस्ट्कार प्रिान
करने पर जवचार करें। 10 लाख प्रत्येक या संयुक्त रूप स े एक स े अजधक प्राप्तकता व या संगठन द्वारा साझा
दकया िाएगा, यदि वे िूरी की राय म,ें वषव म ें समान रूप स ेमान्यता के योग्य ह।ैं
(ग) नामांकन स े ठीक पहल े जपछल े िस वषों की अवजध के भीतर केवल मजहलाओं, पुरुषों और संस्ट्थानों/संगठनों
द्वारा दकए गए योगिान पर जवचार करें। हालााँदक, पहले के योगिानों पर भी जवचार दकया िा सकता ह ै
यदि इसका महत्व स्ट्थायी प्रकृजत का रहा हो।
(घ) संलग्न योिना म ें जनधारव रत प्रावधानों के अनुसार पुरस्ट्कार जविेता का चयन करें। सरकार द्वारा स्ट्थाजपत
डॉ. अम्बेडकर राष्ट्रीय पुरस्ट्कार, समय-समय पर संिोजधत।
3. पिेन अध्यक्ष और उपाध्यक्ष के अलावा िूरी का कायवकाल इसके गठन की तारीख स े तीन साल की अवजध के जलए
होगा।
4. टीए/डीए, आदि के जलए िूरी के गरै -सरकारी सिस्ट्यों को जवत्त मंत्रालय के कायावलय ज्ञापन म ें जनजहत प्रावधानों द्वारा
कवर दकया िाएगा। िमांक F6 (2c).A/IV/59 दिनांक 5 जसतंबर, 1960, िैसा दक समय-समय पर संिोजधत दकया गया
ह।ै हालांदक, वे अपन े जववेक पर हवाई यात्रा करन े के हकिार होंगे।
उपमा श्रीवास्ट्तव, सजचव (एनसीएससी) और सिस्ट्य सजचव (डीएएफ)
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
RESOLUTION
New Delhi, the 2nd April, 2022
EO No. 44873.—The Government of India has instituted Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Award for
outstanding contribution to the promotion of Social Understanding and for the upliftment of weaker sections in India.
As provided under Section VI of the Code of Procedure for the Award, the Government of India have constituted the
Jury consisting of :-
(a) The Vice President of India (Ex-officio) Chairperson
(b) Chief Justice of India (Ex-officio) Vice-Chairperson
(c) Shri Uday Mahurkar, Central Information Commissioner Member
(An eminent journalist)
(d) Prof M Jagdeesh Kumar, Chairman UGC Member
(An eminent educationist)[भाग I—खण् ड 1] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
(e) Dr. Dnyaneshwar Manohar Mulay, Member NHRC Member
(An eminent persons from public life in India)
(f) Prof TV Kattimani, Vice Chancellor Central Tribal University AP Member
(An eminent persons from public life in India)
(g) Shri Milind Kamble, DICCI, Member
(Worked for the upliftment of weaker sections)
(h) Secretary, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Ex-officio) Member Secretary
2. The terms of reference for the Jury are to :-
(a) Selection of the Women, Man and Institution/organization or group of Women, Man and
Institution/organization who shall be given the National Award each of Rs. 10 Lakhs for outstanding
contribution to the promotion of Social Understanding and for the upliftment of the weaker sections
in India.
(b) Consider to confer three Awards one each under the categories of Women, Man and
Institution/Organization of Rs. 10 lakhs each or jointly to be shared by more than one recipient or
organization, if they are, in the opinion of the Jury, to be equally deserving of recognition in the
year.
(c) Consider only the contributions made by the Women, Man and Institution/organizations within the
period of last ten years, immediately preceding the nominations. However, the earlier contributions
may also be considered if its significance has been of abiding nature.
(d) Select the Awardee, as per the provisions prescribed in the enclosed scheme of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
National Award instituted by the Government, and as amended from time to time.
3. The terms of the Jury other than the Ex-Officio Chairperson and Vice Chairperson shall be for a period of
three years from the date of its constitution.
4. For TA/DA, etc. the non-official members of the Jury will be covered by the provisions contained in the
Ministry of Finance O.M. No. F6 (2c).A/IV/59 dated 5th September, 1960, as amended from time to time. However,
they will be entitled to travel by air at their discretion.
UPMA SRIVASTAVA, Secy. (NCSC) & Member Secy. (DAF)
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