The youth are doing pioneering work in all the sectors. The objective of this Programme is to motivate the youth to strive for excellence in their respective fields by recognising and rewarding the outstanding work done by them. Such exceptionally talented youth could serve as role models and mentors for others.
Sectors or Domain Areas to be covered:
The Awards is being instituted in about 50 sectors/ domain areas. This would include literacy and education, health, family welfare, sanitation, environment, skill development, entrepreneurship, women and child development, working for ST/ SC/ OBC/ Persons with Disabilities/ Minorities, e-Governance, rural development, etc. In each sector/ domain area, two Awards are to be conferred - one for a young man and another for a young woman. Thus, there are total about 100 Awards.
Nature of the Award and Eligibility Conditions:
The Award comprises of (i) a Medal (ii) a Certificate of Honour and (ii) Cash Award of Rs.1,00,000/-. In order to be eligible for the Award, a person should be a youth in the age-group of 15-29 years. Since the requirements in respect of various sectors may vary, the concerned Ministry/ Department may stipulate additional conditions in respect of their sectors, as may be considered necessary and appropriate.
Procedure for Selection of Awardees and Presentation of the Award:
The names of the Awardees in various sectors/ domain areas are to be finalised by the concerned Ministries/ Departments. Each Ministry/ Department is to lay down, in respect of their sector/ domain area, the parameters for evaluating performance, the prescribed proforma for submission of applications/ nominations, the procedure for selection, etc. The Selection Committee may preferably be headed by the Secretary of the Department. All Ministries/ Departments are to finalise the names of Awardees and forward the same to the Department of Youth Affairs. The Department of Youth Affairs shall make all necessary arrangements for the Awards Ceremony. The Awards Ceremony shall be organised on National Youth Day (12th January every year) or any other suitable day as may be decided. It is proposed that the Awards should preferably be conferred by Hon’ble President of India or Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, so that they get the importance that they deserve.
Pattern of Financial Assistance:
The financial assistance under this component is to be provided for the Cash Award money @Rs 1,00,000 for each Award, the expenditure on preparation of Medals/ Certificates of Honour/ Citations, expenditure on TA/ DA, boarding and lodging of the Award winners and other expenses connected with organisation of the Awards Ceremony.
