Central Govt Social welfare & Empowerment

National Awards For Outstanding Services In The Field Of Prevention Of Alcoholism And Substance (Drug) Abuse: Best Panchayati Raj Or Municipal Body Working For Prevention Of Alcoholism And Substance (Drug) Abuse

₹5 lakh biennial award for Panchayats or municipalities preventing drug abuse · 3+ years

This biennial national award recognizes Panchayat Raj institutions and urban local bodies (nagar panchayats, municipal councils, municipal corporations) that have done outstanding work preventing alcohol and drug abuse in their communities, including creating drug-free villages or towns. The award is given every two years on June 26th and carries a cash prize of Rs. 5,00,000. Nominations must be submitted by authorized agencies (state governments, ministries, district collectors, etc.) via the National Awards Portal at awards.gov.in.

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About This Scheme

Full official description

The Scheme of "National Awards for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse" by the MoSJE, GoI shall be applicable to Institutions and Individuals working in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse. In order to recognize the efforts, and, encourage excellence in the Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and rehabilitation of its victims, awards will be presented, once in two years starting from the year 2016, for the most effective or outstanding services as individuals as well as institutions in the prevention of abuse of: (a) Alcohol (b) Narcotic Drugs (c) Psychotropic Substances (d) Other Addictive Substances (Except tobacco and its products) e.g. cough syrups, correction fluid, etc

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal Ministry for drug demand reduction. It coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention, including assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, dissemination of information and public education. The Ministry provides community-based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organizations. The awards (generally one in each category) will be presented, once in two years starting from 26th June 2016, which has been declared by the United Nations, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Benefits

Cash award of Rs. 5,00,000 (highest in this award scheme)
Citation and Memento
Award presented by the President or Prime Minister of India at a ceremony in New Delhi on June 26th (International Day Against Drug Abuse)
Travel and accommodation for the awardee and one companion fully covered by the Central Government
7 total awards across all categories in this scheme (one per category)

💡 Why Startups Should Care

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Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Must be a Panchayat (village, intermediate, or district tier), Municipality (Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, or Municipal Corporation), Cantonment Board, or statutory urban local body
Must have been actively working in alcohol and drug abuse prevention for at least 3 years
Must regularly create awareness among educational institutions, women's SHGs, youth groups, and the community
Must have adopted a policy to create alcohol or drug-free villages or towns
Must have addressed stigma/discrimination issues and promoted treatment for affected persons
Must have taken proactive steps to reduce availability of drugs/alcohol in the community
Must be networked with treatment providers
Must be nominated by an authorized agency — self-nominations not accepted

Exclusions

Must have been working in the field for at least 3 years
Self-nominations are not accepted
Previous awardees cannot apply for the next 3 award cycles

How to Apply

Authorized agencies register on the National Awards Portal at awards.gov.in
Submit the nomination for the Panchayat/Municipal Body category in the prescribed proforma via the portal
Applications must be in Hindi or English only
A Screening Committee reviews nominations; a National Selection Committee selects the awardee
Award is conferred on 26th June each award year by the President or Prime Minister

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Times Is This Award Presented In A Year?

The awards will be presented, once in two years starting from the year 2016.

For What Achievements Is This Award Conferred?

The award is conferred for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse.

What Are The Objectives Of Presenting This Award?

The objective is to recognize the efforts, and, encourage excellence in the Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and the rehabilitation of its victims.

What Is Meant By "Other Addictive Substances"?

"Other Addictive Substances", except tobacco and its products, means cough syrups, correction fluid, etc.

Which Is The Nodal Ministry For Drug Demand Reduction?

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) is the nodal Ministry for drug demand reduction.

What Are The Duties And Responsibilities Of The MoSJE As The Nodal Ministry?

MoSJE coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention, including assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, dissemination of information and public education. The Ministry provides community-based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organizations.

Which Day Is Declared As The "International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking" By The United Nations?

The awards (generally one in each category) will be presented, once in two years starting from 26th June 2016, which has been declared by the United Nations, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Where Can I Find The PDF Of The Scheme Guidelines?

The PDF of the Scheme Guidelines can be found at - https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/NA636078226610282667.pdf

Where Can I Find The PDF Of The User Manual Of The Application Process?

The PDF of the User Manual of the Application Process can be found at - https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/41041651831143.pdf

Who Can Become A Nominee For This Award?

The awards are open to all Indian Institutions, Organizations and Individuals.

Is There Any Preference/Priority Given To A Particular Section Of Society?

The awards are open to all without any distinction or discrimination on grounds of religion, race, sex, caste or creed.

Can An Entity Self-Nominate Itself For This Award?

No, the Self-nominations for the Awards shall not be considered.

Can The Nominee Put Forward The Nomination By Itself?

It would be necessary that the nominee is recommended in writing by someone authorized to recommend the nominations.

When Can An Individual Be Considered Again For The National Award Under This Scheme If He/She Has Been Awarded Once?

No individual or organization who has been awarded should be considered for the National Award under this Scheme for the next three awards.

Ready to apply?

Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.

Apply on myScheme.gov.in

Documents Required

Certificate of Registration and MoA
Proof of category of the local body (Panchayat, Municipality, Cantonment Board)
Proof of address
Minutes of General Body Meetings (last 5 years)
Annual Reports (last 5 years)
Audited balance sheets (last 5 years)
Copies of publications and honors received
Details of achievements in alcohol and drug demand reduction
Details of projects funded by other agencies in the last 10 years