Saturday 27 July 2013

.:: National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement ::.

The Government of India from time to time has been instituting awards for individuals and organizations that have done outstanding work for the welfare and development of children.  Awards have also been instituted for honoring children who have been shown exemplary courage at the risk of their own lives. The Ministry has for some time been thinking of instituting Awards to give recognition to children with exceptional abilities and who have achieved outstanding status in various fields including academics, arts, culture and sports etc.

Award Details:
The Awards for the child with exceptional achievement shall consist of:-
(A) Gold Medal - (1 (One)
(i) Cash prize of Rs.20, 000/-
(ii) Citation and certificates, and
(iii) Gold Medal
(B) Silver Medals – 35 (Thirty five)
(i) Award money @ Rs.10, 000/- for each awardee
(ii) Citation and certificate for each awardee, and
(iii) Silver Medal for each awardee

Date of Award: 
The Award will be announced on 14th November each year and will be given away in New Delhi on a date and time convenient to the Minister for Women & Child Development.

The child will receive the Award personally.  The Ministry of Women & Child Development will pay the Awardees and his/her guardian/escort (maximum number 2) expenditure involved in traveling and daily allowances as per rules.

Eligibility:
Children between the age of 4 to 15 years who have shown in exceptional achievement in any field including academics, arts and culture and sports etc. will be considered for this Award.  One Gold Medal and 35 Silver Medals (one for each State/U.T) are to be given annually.

Selection process:
(i) The child is to be selected for the Award should unusual talent and exceptional achievement in any field including academics, arts, culture and sports etc.

(ii) Age certificate (Date of birth) duly attested by a Gazetted Govt. office may be attached.
(iii) Tributes/traits, which are claimed to be possessed by the child extraordinary or exceptional, should be reported in the Press, or have been tested by experts in the field.  It should also be possible to subject the claim to an objective test.

The National Selection Committee may, at its discretion, also consider individuals other than recommended by a State Governments/U.T. Administration, for the Award.

Last date for submission of recommendations: 31st July every year

Source: http://wcd.nic.in/

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