Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar Recognising Excellence in Disaster Management

**Executive Summary** The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is a prestigious annual national award announced every 23 January to recognize excellence in disaster management. Instituted by the Government of India, the award honors individuals and institutions for exemplary work in disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. Nominations remain open throughout the year and must be submitted online via the National Awards Portal. **Key Points / Main Content** **Award Purpose and Scope** * Recognizes outstanding contributions across the entire disaster management spectrum, including mitigation, research, innovation, and community awareness. * Aims to promote best practices and inspire stakeholders to build a disaster-resilient India. * Serves as a platform to disseminate successful models and motivate national participation in disaster risk reduction. **Recognition Categories** * **Individual:** Winners are honored with a Scroll and a Medal. * **Institution:** Winners are honored with a Scroll and a Plaque. **Eligibility Criteria** * Open to both Indian citizens and Indian institutions. * Eligible entities include National and State level entities, district authorities, research and academic institutions, NGOs, Civil Society Organisations, and private sector organizations. **Nomination Process** * Nominations are accepted year-round to ensure continuous recognition of merit. * Applications must be submitted exclusively through the National Awards Portal (https://awards.gov.in). * The process allows for both self-nomination and third-party nominations. **Impact Analysis** **Individuals and Institutions in Disaster Management** **Impact** They receive national acknowledgement and prestigious honors (medals, plaques, and scrolls) for their contributions to disaster resilience and humanitarian response. **Action Required** Eligible candidates should document their exemplary work and submit applications or third-party nominations via the National Awards Portal. **National, State, and District Authorities** **Impact** These bodies are encouraged to implement and highlight successful disaster management models, fostering a culture of preparedness and innovation at all levels of government. **Action Required** Authorities should identify and nominate internal departments or external partners that have demonstrated excellence in disaster risk reduction or relief operations. **Research, Academic, and Private Organizations** **Impact** The award provides a platform for these sectors to showcase innovations in early warning systems, reconstruction, and capacity building. **Action Required** Entities should utilize the online portal to highlight their research or organizational initiatives that strengthen the country's disaster response capacity.

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