Nari Shakti Puraskar 2023

Nari Shakti Puraskar 2023: In India, Nari Shakti Puraskar is the highest and most prestigious civilian honour for women. Indian women have been respected since the Vedic era. In modern times, women are working in several fields. They are encouraged by the government of India to implement different types of government schemes. To motivate them, the government has started a reward, called Nari Shakti Puraskar. The award money for this prize is ₹ 2 lakh. The sponsor of Nari Shakti Puraskar is the Ministry of Women and Child Department. Nari Shakti Puraskar is given by the government of India, every year, on 8th March on an individual woman International Women’s Day, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. Nari Shakti Puraskar is given to an individual woman or an Organisation that works for women’s empowerment. To apply for the award, an individual should reach at least 25 years of age and the eligibility of an organisation should have 5 years of experience in the particular field.

Nari Shakti Puraskar: Background History

• In 1999, Nari Shakti Puraskar was given for the first time by the name of Stree Shakti Puraskar.
• In 2015, Stree Shakti Puraskar was renamed as Nari Shakti Puraskar.
• In 1999, Stree Shakti Puraskar was given to five women in five different categories at Vigyan Bhaban by the then Prime Minister Shree Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Objectives of Nari Shakti Puraskar

• Nari Shakti Puraskar demonstrates the government’s support for women in an effort to improve their status in society.
• On the owing to Nari Shakti Puraskar, Young Indians will also have the chance to learn about the role that women played in the development of society and the country.
• This award will assist in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
• Realise gender equality and give power to all women and girls that they deserve.

Categories of Nari Shakti Puraskar

Under Nari Shakti Puraskar, there are six institutional categories and two individual women categories. Institutional categories Every six institutional categories is named after six famous women in Indian history.

The instructional categories are :

1. Kannagi Devi Award: Silapathikaram is a Tamil Epic. Kannagi Devi is the central character of the epic. This award is given to that state which works to improve Child Sex Ratio.
2. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar was a ruler of the Malwa Dynasty of the eighteen century. This award is given to those PSUs who work for women’s welfare.
3. Mata Jijabai Award: Jijabai was the mother of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire in Seventeenth century. This award is given to the best urban body that provides facilities and services for women.
4. Rani Laxmi Bai Award: Rani Laxmi Bai was the renowned leader of the Revolt of 1857 and the queen of Jhansi. This award is given to the best institution which works for the research and development of women’s empowerment.
5. Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang Award: Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang was a Naga political and spiritual leader. This award is given to the best civil society organisation that works for the welfare of the women.
6. Rani Rudramma Devi Awards : Rani Rudramma Devi was the female ruler of Decan Pleateu of the thirteen century. Rani Rudramma Devi Awards is given to two Gram Panchayat and two Districts panchayat that work for the women’s welfare under Beti Bachao, Beti Padao scheme.

The Individual categories are :

There are two individual categories under Nari Shakti Puraskar.

• Under the first category, the award is given to the women for bravery and courage.
• Under the second category, the award is given to the individual who works for the development of the empowerment of women.

FAQs on Nari Shakti Puraskar

Q: Which department gives the Nari Shakti Puraskar?

Ans: Nari Shakti Puraskar is given by the Ministry of Women and Child Department.

Q: In which year Nari Shakti Puraskar was started?

Ans: Nari Shakti Puraskar was started in the year 2015.

Q: What are the categories under Nari Shakti Puraskar ?

Ans: Under Nari Shakti Puraskar, there are six institutional categories and two individual women categories. Institutional categories Every six institutional categories is named after six famous women of the Indian history.

Q: What was the previous name of Nari Shakti Puraskar ?

Ans: The previous name of Nari Shakti Puraskar was Stree Shakti Puraskar started in 1999.

Q: What is the eligibility applying for the award ?

Ans: To apply for the award, an individual should reach at least 25 years of age and the eligibility of an organisation should have 5 years of experience in the particular field.