{"id":2264,"date":"2020-07-02T14:19:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T08:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schooltimesindia.com\/?p=2264"},"modified":"2020-07-02T14:20:27","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T08:50:27","slug":"nominations-open-for-subhash-chandra-bose-aapda-prabandhan-puraskar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schooltimesindia.com\/archives\/2264","title":{"rendered":"Nominations open for Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar"},"content":{"rendered":"
NEW DELHI :<\/strong> Nominations are now open for Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar. Last date to apply for the same is 31st August 2020. There will be three awards. Both institutions and individuals are eligible for these awards. If the awardee is an institution, it shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakhs. The Institution shall utilize this cash prize for Disaster Management related activities only. If the awardee is an individual, winner shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 5.00 lakhs.<\/p>\n Disasters affect lives, livelihoods and property across the entire spectrum of our society. Disasters also evoke a sense of compassion and selfless service across the nation. In the aftermath of a disaster, different sections of our society come together and work towards alleviating the suffering of those affected by the disasters. The Government\u2019s efforts to save lives through mitigation, risk reduction, effective response, and build back better are often augmented by the hard work of community based organisations, selfless volunteers, dedicated NGOs, conscientious corporate, academic & research institutions and individuals. Many organisations and individuals are working silently but persistently on mitigation and preparedness so that the impact of future disasters can be minimized.<\/p>\n There is a need to recognise the efforts of individuals and organisations who have been working assiduously to alleviate the human suffering caused by disasters.<\/p>\n Government of India to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and institutions in India in the field of Disaster Management has instituted an annual award. known as\u00a0Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar<\/b>.<\/p>\n The Award<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b>There will be up to three awards. Both institutions and individuals are eligible for these awards.<\/p>\n If the awardee is an institution, it shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 51 lakhs. The Institution shall utilize this cash prize for Disaster Management related activities only.<\/p>\n If the awardee is an individual, winner shall receive a certificate and a cash prize of Rs. 5.00 lakhs.<\/p>\n An application by an institution does not debar any individual from that institution to apply for the award in his individual capacity.<\/p>\n Eligibility<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b>Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions can apply for the award.<\/p>\n For institutional awards, voluntary organizations, corporate entities, academic\/research institutions, response\/ uniformed forces or any other institution may apply for the award.<\/p>\n Criteria for Award<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b>The applicant must have worked in the area of Disaster Management like Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research, Innovation or Early Warning related work in India.<\/p>\n The application must be accompanied by details of the work done in disaster management and must highlight achievements in any one or more of the following areas: Procedure for Applying<\/b><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Saving human lives.
\n\u2022 Reduction in impact of disasters on lives, livestock, livelihoods, property, society, economy, or environment.
\n\u2022 Mobilisation and provision of resources for effective response during disasters
\n\u2022 Immediate relief work in disaster hit areas and communities
\n\u2022 Effective and innovative use of technology in any field of disaster management.
\n\u2022 Disaster mitigation initiatives in hazard prone areas
\n\u2022 Capacity building of communities for response and risk reduction.
\n\u2022 Early warning and dissemination of disaster risk information to people on real time basis.
\n\u2022 Scientific\/ technical research and innovation in any field of disaster management.
\n\u2022 Post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation.
\n\u2022 Continued functioning of critical infrastructure and basic services during disasters.
\n\u2022 Creating awareness among the masses for preparedness and risk reduction.
\n\u2022 Any other area related to Disaster Risk Management<\/p>\n