UGC Invites Nominations for Sardar Patel National Unity Award 2024
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially opened nominations for the prestigious Sardar Patel National Unity Award 2024. This award recognizes citizens and institutions contributing significantly to promoting national unity and integrity across India.
About the Sardar Patel National Unity Award
Instituted to honor the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the award celebrates outstanding efforts to strengthen India’s unity. It is the highest civilian award in the field of national integration.
- Recognizes notable contributions by individuals, institutions, and organizations.
- Encourages promotion of unity, integrity, and social harmony.
- Award ceremony scheduled for National Unity Day, October 31, 2024.
- Maximum of three awardees (individuals or institutions) can be honored annually.
Who Can Apply?
All citizens of India, regardless of religion, caste, gender, age, or occupation, are eligible. Institutions and organizations based in India can also nominate candidates.
Nomination Process
- Nominations are to be submitted online only through the official Ministry of Home Affairs portal.
- Recommending authorities should use their previous year’s login credentials.
- Self-nominations are allowed.
- State Governments, Union Territories, and Central Ministries can also submit recommendations.
Important: The nominations portal is password protected to ensure security.
How to Submit Your Nomination
Submit your nominations online using the official centralised portal:
Note: Start date for nominations was June 1, 2024. The last date for submission is generally announced on the portal itself, so please check regularly.
Why Apply for the Sardar Patel National Unity Award?
- Gain recognition as a promoter of peace and national integrity.
- Join a select group of honorees inspiring the nation.
- Contribute to strengthening India’s social fabric by setting exemplary standards.
FAQs
- Q: Who is eligible for the Sardar Patel National Unity Award?
- A: Any Indian citizen or institution/organization based in India is eligible, without discrimination.
- Q: Where can I submit my nomination?
- A: Nominations must be submitted online only at https://awards.gov.in.
- Q: Is it possible to self-nominate?
- A: Yes, self-nominations are accepted.
- Q: When will the award be announced?
- A: The award will be announced on October 31, 2024, coinciding with National Unity Day.
- Q: How many awardees are selected annually?
- A: Up to three individuals or organizations receive the award each year.