Award Schemes in India (List)

SERB-Technology Translation Award

The “SERB-Technology Translation Award (SERB-TETRA)” is a new scheme launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India for catalyzing technology translation in academic settings.

Biju Patnaik Sports Award for Excellence in Sports Journalism

The award is given to the journalists who have done significant work in the sphere of journalism for the promotion and popularization of sports and games as well as fighting for the causes of sports and sportspersons in the State of Odisha.

Kala Gaurav Puraskar

“Kala Gaurav Puraskar” is presented to artists working in the field of Art and Culture who have given outstanding contributions in their respective fields of art. Such artists need to be felicitated and their substantial contribution needs to be felicitated.

Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations

Through the “Cash Award to Top Ranking Holders in Public Examinations” scheme, cash awards of ₹50,000/-, ₹30,000/- and ₹20,000/- are granted to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Rank Holders respectively from SSLC/ SSC/ HSC Exam, and Intermediate (2nd Year) Public Examinations.

Cash Award (MBOCWWB)

Under the scheme, the Board annually awards cash prizes to three male and three female children of registered construction workers in each district who scores the highest marks in the SSLC examination.

Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists – Kalai Mudhumani Award

“Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists – Kalai Mudhumani Award” by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu aims to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹20,000/- and certificates of appreciation.

Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field

The “Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field” was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage senior artists & develop the Painting & Sculpture arts by giving an award of ₹15,000/- at the state-level contemporary art exhibition.

Gopal Ratna Award Scheme

“Gopal Ratna Award Scheme” intends to appreciate the achievement of Dairy Farmers for the highest individual milk production by undertaking scientific Dairy Farming in the State of Goa and encouraging youth to take up the Dairy Business.

Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students

The scheme “Award of Scholarship to Differently Abled Person Students” by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Puducherry is introduced to provide scholarship to the differently abled students, studying from Class 1st upto Postgraduate/ Professional courses.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students

“Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Award to Scheduled Caste Students” was introduced by the Adi Dravidar Welfare Dept, Govt of Puducherry, is granted to top ranking boy and girl student in each region (Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam) who have secured 55% marks in the Higher Secondary Examination.

Buti Foundation Award

The Buti Foundation Award, established in 2007 by the Buti Foundation, New Delhi, is a biennial award recognizing innovative and outstanding research in the field of Plasma Science & Technology. The award aims to honor a Scientist/Engineer under the age of 45 years for their significant contribution

State Award for Teachers

The scheme “State Awards to Teachers” aims to celebrate the unique contribution of the finest teachers in the state and honor those who have improved the quality of school education and enriched students’ lives. Ten state awards consisting of ₹100,000 and a citation each are provided to teachers.

Madhya Pradesh Professional Talent Examination Award Scheme

“M.P. Professional Talent Examination Award Scheme” aims to recognize and reward backward-class students who excel in professional entrance examinations. Monetary awards are provided to backward-class students who secure the top three positions in entrance examinations like PET, PPT, and MCA.

Backward Class Students Meritorious Award Scheme

“Backward Classes Student Merit Award Scheme” aims to recognize and reward academic excellence among backward-class students. Monetary awards are provided to one boy and one girl student from backward classes who secure the highest marks at the district level in class 10th and 12th board exams.

National Awards to Teachers

“National Awards to Teachers” aims to celebrate the contributions of outstanding teachers and enhance the quality of school education. This award provides public recognition and honours the commitment of teachers, benefiting meritorious teachers working in primary, middle, and secondary schools.

Kharmore Sonchidia Award Scheme

In the scheme “Kharmore Sonchidia Award” by the Forest Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, the farmers are rewarded with ₹5,000/- if a Kharmor bird is sighted in the private land of the farmer and ₹10,000/- if a Golden bird is sighted in the private land of the farmer.