Program brief
| Form of support | In kind: goods or services, not cash |
|---|---|
| Level | Central |
| Run by | Ministry Of Home Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Field | Public Safety,Law & Justice |
| How to apply | Online |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scheme aims to recognize excellent work, promote high professional standards, and boost morale of personnel serving in police forces, security organizations, intelligence units, and forensic science institutions across India.
The "Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak" scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The scheme aims to recognize excellent work, promote high professional standards, and boost the morale of personnel serving in police forces, security organizations, intelligence units, and forensic science institutions across India.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
- Medal awarded to selected officials/officers.
- Certificate (Scroll) signed by the Union Home Minister.
- National recognition through publication in the Gazette of India (except Intelligence cases).
- Recording of additional achievements through Bars for repeated acts.
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 60 years
- The applicant should be a member of Police Forces, Security Organizations, Intelligence Wings, or Forensic Science Institutions.
- The applicant should demonstrate excellence in Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence, or Forensic Science.
- The applicant should not have any pending judicial proceedings or departmental enquiry.
- The applicant should not have received any major penalty in the last 5 years.
- The applicant should be recommended by the concerned authority.
- The applicant should not be recommended for multiple fields for the same operation.
- The applicant should meet specific criteria for the respective field (operation, investigation, intelligence, or forensic work).
Who cannot apply
<br>
Documents
0 of 8 ready
Tick a document once you have it. The ticks stay in this browser only.
Application steps
Online
The Ministry of Home Affairs invites nominations annually in June.
Step 01: The applicant’s organization prepares and submits nomination.
Step 02: https://awards.gov.in/The applicant should visit the National Awards Portal (https://www.awards.gov.in) (except the Intelligence field).
Step 03: The applicant should register and fill the online application form.
Step 04: The applicant should upload all required documents and supporting evidence.
Selection Process
Step 01: The proposals are screened at the State/Organization level by a committee.
Step 02: The shortlisted nominations are sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Step 03: A Sub-Committee scrutinizes applications at the central level.
Step 04: Final selection is done by a Ministry-level committee.
NOTE:
- Intelligence nominations are submitted in sealed physical form.
Questions and answers
Who institutes this award?
The award is instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Who is eligible for this award?
Personnel from police, security, intelligence, and forensic science organizations are eligible.
What fields are covered under this award?
The award covers Special Operations, Investigation, Intelligence, and Forensic Science.
Is there any minimum service requirement?
No, there is no minimum service requirement for eligibility.
Can an officer be nominated for multiple fields?
No, an officer can be nominated for only one field per operation.
How are nominations submitted?
Nominations are submitted online through the National Awards Portal, except for intelligence cases.
How are intelligence nominations submitted?
Intelligence nominations are submitted in sealed physical form to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
What is included in the award?
The award includes a medal and a certificate signed by the Union Home Minister.
Can the award be withdrawn?
Yes, the award can be withdrawn in case of misconduct or disciplinary action.
Is there any limit on the number of awards?
Yes, limits vary by category, such as maximum medals in investigation and forensic fields.
Can additional achievements be recognized?
Yes, additional acts can be recognized through Bars added to the medal.
Who selects the awardees?
The Ministry of Home Affairs selects awardees based on recommendations and committee evaluation.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Guidelines mha.gov.in, PDF
- Scheme Details ips.gov.in, PDF
jsrr.in is an independent index, not a funding agency or a government body. The provider's official call is final: confirm every condition, amount and date there, and do not pay anyone who offers to apply for you.
This entry reproduces the official listing and has not yet been rewritten or reviewed by our team. Read the official call before you apply.
Ask about this entry