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(GIST OF YOJANA) Sardar Patel National Unity Award [NOVEMBER-2019]

(GIST OF YOJANA) Sardar Patel National Unity Award

[NOVEMBER-2019]

Sardar Patel National Unity Award

The Government of India has instituted the highest civilian award in the field of contribution to the unity and integrity of India, in the name of Sardar Yallabhbhai Patel. A notification instituting the Sardar Patel National Unit Award was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 20th September 2019.
The Award seeks to recognise notable and inspiring contributions to promote the cause of national unity and integrity and to reinforce the value of a strong and united India. The award will be announced on the occasion of the National Unity Day. i.e. the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel on 3 1st October.
The Award shall be conferred by the President by a Sar.ad under his hand and seal and presented by him in a presentation ceremony along with the Padma award presentation ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhawan.
An Award Committee includes the Cabinet Secretary. Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Secretary to the President. Home Secretary as Members and three-four eminent persons selected by the Prime Minister.
The Award would consist of a medal and a citation. No monetary grant or cash award would be attached to this Award. Not more than three Awards would be given in a year. It would not be conferred posthumously except in very rare and highly deserving cases.
The nominations would be invited every year. The applications would need to be filed online on the website www.nationalunityawards.mha.gov.in specifically designed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. All citizens, without distinction of religion, race, caste, gender, place of birth, age or occupation, and any institution/organisation would be eligible for the Award.
Any Indian national or institution or organisation based in India would be able to nominate an individual for consideration for this Award. Individuals may also nominate themselves. State Governments, UT Administrations and Ministries of Government of India may also send nominations.