SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE AAPDA PRABANDHAN PURASKAR

Jan. 24, 2019

The Government of India has instituted an annual award titled Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar.

About: 

  • Objective: The award has been instituted to acknowledge the contribution and selfless service of organisations and individuals to humanity in the aftermath of any disaster.  

  • Award ceremony: It will be announced every year on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. 

  • Award money: The Award carries a cash prize of 51 lakh rupees.  

  • Eligibility: All Indian Citizens and organizations, who have excelled in areas of Disaster Management (Prevention, Mitigation, Relief or Early Warning) are eligible for the award. 

  • Winner of 2019: This year, 8th Battalion of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) located at Ghaziabad has been selected for the Award for its commendable work in disaster management.