CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Women and Child Development Department presents six state and district-level awards in individual and institutional categories for social service, protection, bravery, and courageous work in the fields of women and children across the state. Applications for the year 2024 are invited, with forms available on the department’s website at https://mpwcdmis.gov.in/. Applications can be submitted to the District Program Officer, Women and Child Development Office before the prescribed deadline.
Rani Avanti Bai State-Level Bravery Award
This award is given to women or girls from Madhya Pradesh who have shown bravery by protecting women and children from abuse, contributing to their rehabilitation, or preventing social evils such as child marriage and dowry. The award includes a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a memento, and a citation. The deadline for applying is November 15, 2024. The award will be announced in February, and recipients will be honored on International Women’s Day, March 8.
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Social Service Award
This award honors women from Madhya Pradesh who have made remarkable and documented contributions in social reform, health, education, literacy, environmental improvement, economic activities, and raising awareness about women’s rights. The award includes ₹1 lakh, a memento, and a citation.
Vishnu Kumar Social Service Award
This award recognizes individuals or organizations for significant work in social reform, health, education, literacy, environmental improvement, and the economic upliftment of women. The award includes ₹1 lakh, a memento, and a citation.
Chief Minister’s Women’s Honor and Protection Award
This award is given for acts of extraordinary bravery by women who have protected themselves or others from criminal or anti-social elements between January 1 and December 31, 2024. Two women and two men will be honored with ₹1 lakh each at the state level, and ₹50,000 with a citation at the district level.
Aruna Shanbaug Courage Award
This award is given to women who have shown exceptional courage in defending themselves or others from violence. It recognizes acts performed between January 1 and December 31, 2024. One woman will be honored with ₹1 lakh, a memento, and a citation.
Rashtramata Padmavati Award
This award honors women or men who have shown bravery in protecting women or themselves from criminal or anti-social elements. The award includes ₹1 lakh, a memento, and a citation.
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