DR.
DURGABAI
DESHMUKH
AWARD
The
central Social Welfare Board instituted an annual award from the year 1998 for
outstanding and innovative work done by a voluntary organization in the field of
women’s development. The award is named after Dr Durgabai Deshmukh, the
founder Chairperson of the Central Social Welfare Board . The Award carries
Cash Prize of Rs. 5,00,000/- and a citation. and a shawl and is awarded
to a voluntary organization every year.
The applications/ nomination are invited from the eligible applicants from the
state through press notes in news papers and through Deputy Commissioners.
The nominations are recommended for
selection by a State Level Screening Committee.
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here for Application Form 
STREE
SHAKTI PURASKAR
As a measure of
recognition of achievements of individual women in the field of social
development, the Government of India has instituted five national awards which
are to be called Stree Shakti Puraskar. These awards are in the name of the
following eminent women personalities in the Indian history who are famous for
their personal courage and integrity:-
- Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar
- Kanngi
- Mata Jijabai
- Rani Gaindenlou Zehang
- Rani lakshmi Bai
( For further details visit website –
http://www.wcd.nic.in/pressrel.htm )
