New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Nominations have been invited for Kabir Puraskar awards for promotion of communal harmony.
Various state governments have been requested to send nominations to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The last date for receipt of nominations by the state governments is June 30 and by the Ministry of Home Affairs is July 16.
The Kabir Puraskar scheme was introduced in 1990. Under this, a national award designated as "KABIR PURASKAR" has been instituted is in three grades. These are: Grade-I Rs. 2,00,000, Grade-II Rs, 1,00,000 and Grade-III Rs. 50,000. A certificate with suitable citation is also awarded to the recipients.
The Kabir Puraskar is given for the conspicuous acts of physical/moral courage displayed under circumstances of danger to the life of the rescuer in saving the lives and properties of member(s) of another community, caste or ethnic group during communal riots, caste conflicts or ethic clashes.
Interested persons have to approach the respect state governments/UTs for their nominations as this award is given by the Ministry of Home Affairs on the basis of the nominations received from the respect state governments/UTs. The award is announced on October 2 each year. (ANI)
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