S C Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

• The PM felicitated awardees of the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar during the 3rd Session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR).
  • The main theme of the session is “Building Local Resilience in a Changing Climate”.
• Awardees for the Year 2023
  • Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA)
  • Lunglei Fire Station, Mizoram

About the Award

• Aims to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and Institutions in India in the field of Disaster Management like Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research/ Innovations or Early Warning.
• Eligibility
  • Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions are eligible to apply for the award.
  • For institutions, voluntary organisations, corporate entities, academic/research institutions, response/ uniformed forces or any other institution may apply as an institution for the award.
  • The candidate for the award must have worked in the area of Disaster Management related work in India.
  • The application must be accompanied by details of the work done in disaster management and must highlight achievements.
  • Any individual and institution can nominate an individual or institution for the award.
  • The awards are announced on 23rd January each year, on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
  • It carries a cash prize of 51 lakhs and a certificate in the case of an institution and Rs. 5 lakhs and a certificate in the case of an individual.