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AWARDSANDHONORS
OFJAMMUANDKASHMIR
CHAPTER29
Government of Jammu and Kashmir provides various types of
Awards and Honors. General Administrative Department
(GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir is the Nodal Agency for various
state awards and honours in different fields.
General Administration Department
It works as the nerve centre of the administration in the state. The Chief Minister of
the state, the Chief Secretary and the Administrative Secretary of the GAD, who at
present is of the rank of Commissioner or secretary to Government have the
supreme authority under whom the department functions well.Some of the award
schemes are:
State Awards on Republic Day
This award shall be announced on the Republic Day only and shall be given in a
separate ceremony. The nomination for grant of state award shall be made by social
organisation, NGOs, sports bodies, in the field of literature, arts and crafts, public
works, etc.
The following types of awards are given in this category:
AwardforBravery In this award, a medal, a cash prize of` 51,000 and a citation are
given to the awardees. In case when a person dies during the act of outstanding
bravery, the person recieves a cash prize of` 1 lakh (posthumously).
AwardforAchievementsintheFieldofLiterature In this award, a prize of` 51,000, a
shawl and a citation are given to the awardees.
AwardforPerformingArts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash prize of
` 51,000 are given.
AwardforExcellenceinArtsandCrafts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
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AWARDSANDHONORS
OFJAMMUANDKASHMIR
CHAPTER29
Government of Jammu and Kashmir provides various types of
Awards and Honors. General Administrative Department
(GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir is the Nodal Agency for various
state awards and honours in different fields.
General Administration Department
It works as the nerve centre of the administration in the state. The Chief Minister of
the state, the Chief Secretary and the Administrative Secretary of the GAD, who at
present is of the rank of Commissioner or secretary to Government have the
supreme authority under whom the department functions well.Some of the award
schemes are:
State Awards on Republic Day
This award shall be announced on the Republic Day only and shall be given in a
separate ceremony. The nomination for grant of state award shall be made by social
organisation, NGOs, sports bodies, in the field of literature, arts and crafts, public
works, etc.
The following types of awards are given in this category:
AwardforBravery In this award, a medal, a cash prize of` 51,000 and a citation are
given to the awardees. In case when a person dies during the act of outstanding
bravery, the person recieves a cash prize of` 1 lakh (posthumously).
AwardforAchievementsintheFieldofLiterature In this award, a prize of` 51,000, a
shawl and a citation are given to the awardees.
AwardforPerformingArts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash prize of
` 51,000 are given.
AwardforExcellenceinArtsandCrafts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforSocialReformsandEmpowernment In this award, a medal, a citation and
a cash prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforMeritoriousPublicService In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforLifetimeAchievements In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash prize
of` 1 lakh are given.
AwardforOutstandingMediaPersons In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforOutstandingIndustrialEnterpreneurship In this award, a medal, a citation
and a cash prize of` 51,000 are given.
Chief Minister’s Gold Medal for Honesty, Integrity and
Meritorious Public Service
This award is given by the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on the
Independence Day (15th August) every year. The award consists of a gold medal, a
cash prize of` 51,000, a citation and certificate. The award is given without
distinction of position held by a public servant in any Department Public Sector
Undertaking/Corporation/Society/Board of the State Government.
The award for the year 2017 was given to Mr Lokesh Dutt Jha, Mr Raj Kumar
Bhagat, Mr Khurshid Ahmad, Mr Mohammad Syed Punoo, Mr Tsewang Dorjay
and Mr Mohammad Tariq Bhat.
Chief Minister’s Vigilance Medal
The award is given annually in recognition of exemplary work done for the
eradication of corruption and or in bringing about transparency and accountability
in the functioning of the State Government. This award is given to any government
servant, a public spirited citizen or a non-governmental organisation. Maximum four
medals are announced on the occasion of Independence Day every year and two
medals are reserved for government servants each year.
The medal has the state emblem and slogan ‘‘Vigilance for Good Governance’’. The
name of the awardee notified in the Jammu and Kashmir Government gazette. The
award carries a one time reward of` 11,000 only along with a certificate on the
prescribed performa and medal.
Tabinda Gani State Award of Bravery for Children
The award got its name after the name of Tabinda Gani, who was a student of
Handwara tehsil (Kupwara district) and demonstrated exemplary bravery before
falling prey to the gangsters on 20th July, 2007. Children up to the age of 16 years
are eligible for this bravery award. It is given to those children whose act of bravery
is recognised in the last 15 months from the date when the award is provided.
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AWARDSANDHONORS
OFJAMMUANDKASHMIR
CHAPTER29
Government of Jammu and Kashmir provides various types of
Awards and Honors. General Administrative Department
(GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir is the Nodal Agency for various
state awards and honours in different fields.
General Administration Department
It works as the nerve centre of the administration in the state. The Chief Minister of
the state, the Chief Secretary and the Administrative Secretary of the GAD, who at
present is of the rank of Commissioner or secretary to Government have the
supreme authority under whom the department functions well.Some of the award
schemes are:
State Awards on Republic Day
This award shall be announced on the Republic Day only and shall be given in a
separate ceremony. The nomination for grant of state award shall be made by social
organisation, NGOs, sports bodies, in the field of literature, arts and crafts, public
works, etc.
The following types of awards are given in this category:
AwardforBravery In this award, a medal, a cash prize of` 51,000 and a citation are
given to the awardees. In case when a person dies during the act of outstanding
bravery, the person recieves a cash prize of` 1 lakh (posthumously).
AwardforAchievementsintheFieldofLiterature In this award, a prize of` 51,000, a
shawl and a citation are given to the awardees.
AwardforPerformingArts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash prize of
` 51,000 are given.
AwardforExcellenceinArtsandCrafts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforSocialReformsandEmpowernment In this award, a medal, a citation and
a cash prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforMeritoriousPublicService In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforLifetimeAchievements In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash prize
of` 1 lakh are given.
AwardforOutstandingMediaPersons In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforOutstandingIndustrialEnterpreneurship In this award, a medal, a citation
and a cash prize of` 51,000 are given.
Chief Minister’s Gold Medal for Honesty, Integrity and
Meritorious Public Service
This award is given by the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on the
Independence Day (15th August) every year. The award consists of a gold medal, a
cash prize of` 51,000, a citation and certificate. The award is given without
distinction of position held by a public servant in any Department Public Sector
Undertaking/Corporation/Society/Board of the State Government.
The award for the year 2017 was given to Mr Lokesh Dutt Jha, Mr Raj Kumar
Bhagat, Mr Khurshid Ahmad, Mr Mohammad Syed Punoo, Mr Tsewang Dorjay
and Mr Mohammad Tariq Bhat.
Chief Minister’s Vigilance Medal
The award is given annually in recognition of exemplary work done for the
eradication of corruption and or in bringing about transparency and accountability
in the functioning of the State Government. This award is given to any government
servant, a public spirited citizen or a non-governmental organisation. Maximum four
medals are announced on the occasion of Independence Day every year and two
medals are reserved for government servants each year.
The medal has the state emblem and slogan ‘‘Vigilance for Good Governance’’. The
name of the awardee notified in the Jammu and Kashmir Government gazette. The
award carries a one time reward of` 11,000 only along with a certificate on the
prescribed performa and medal.
Tabinda Gani State Award of Bravery for Children
The award got its name after the name of Tabinda Gani, who was a student of
Handwara tehsil (Kupwara district) and demonstrated exemplary bravery before
falling prey to the gangsters on 20th July, 2007. Children up to the age of 16 years
are eligible for this bravery award. It is given to those children whose act of bravery
is recognised in the last 15 months from the date when the award is provided.
This award can also be given upon posthumously.The award is given in three category
which are:
i. Bravery Award Category-I
In this category, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat),` 50,000 in cash, a citation
and scholarship of` 1000 per month upto the class the awardee pursues education
are given. This award is given to show extra ordinary act of courage under
circumstances of very grave danger to life.
ii. Bravery Award Category-II
In this category, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat),` 35,000 in cash, a citation
and scholarship of ` 1000 per month upto the class the awardee pursues education
are provided. This award is given for courage and vigilance in saving life of a person
under circumstances of grave bodily injury to the rescuer.
iii. Bravery Award Category-III
In this category, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat),` 25,000 in cash, a citation
and scholarship of ` 1000 per month upto the class awardee pursues education are
provided. This award is given for courage and vigilance in saving life of a person
under circumstances of grave bodily injury to the rescuer. The award was given for
the year 2012 to three children namely, Mohammad Vasat (Category-I), Muzamil
Masood Ganie (Category-II) and Abdul Aziz Sofi (Category-III).
Jeevan Raksha Padak Award
Jeevan Raksha Padak is a series of awards which are given to a person for meritorious
act of humane nature in saving the life of a person. It was established on 30th September,
1961. The award was originally known as the Jeevan Raksha Padak, Class III.
It has three categories namely Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan
Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak. The awardee receives a medallion, a
certificate and a cash prize of` 1,00,000 by the Union Home Minister. The award
for the year 2018 was given to Dr Suneem Ahmad Khan (Uttam Jeevan Raksha
Padak).
Literary and Cultural Awards
Best Book Awards
This award is given by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and
Languages. It is given to the selected books in 10 different languages recognised in
the State Constitution. The award carries a cash of` 1,00,000, a memento, a citation
and a shawl.
Best Photography Award
This award was instituted in 2008 by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art,
Culture and Languages. It aims to encourage photography talent in the state. It is
given in three categories, Category-I (` 15,000), Category-II (` 10,000) and
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AWARDSANDHONORS
OFJAMMUANDKASHMIR
CHAPTER29
Government of Jammu and Kashmir provides various types of
Awards and Honors. General Administrative Department
(GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir is the Nodal Agency for various
state awards and honours in different fields.
General Administration Department
It works as the nerve centre of the administration in the state. The Chief Minister of
the state, the Chief Secretary and the Administrative Secretary of the GAD, who at
present is of the rank of Commissioner or secretary to Government have the
supreme authority under whom the department functions well.Some of the award
schemes are:
State Awards on Republic Day
This award shall be announced on the Republic Day only and shall be given in a
separate ceremony. The nomination for grant of state award shall be made by social
organisation, NGOs, sports bodies, in the field of literature, arts and crafts, public
works, etc.
The following types of awards are given in this category:
AwardforBravery In this award, a medal, a cash prize of` 51,000 and a citation are
given to the awardees. In case when a person dies during the act of outstanding
bravery, the person recieves a cash prize of` 1 lakh (posthumously).
AwardforAchievementsintheFieldofLiterature In this award, a prize of` 51,000, a
shawl and a citation are given to the awardees.
AwardforPerformingArts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash prize of
` 51,000 are given.
AwardforExcellenceinArtsandCrafts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforSocialReformsandEmpowernment In this award, a medal, a citation and
a cash prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforMeritoriousPublicService In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforLifetimeAchievements In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash prize
of` 1 lakh are given.
AwardforOutstandingMediaPersons In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforOutstandingIndustrialEnterpreneurship In this award, a medal, a citation
and a cash prize of` 51,000 are given.
Chief Minister’s Gold Medal for Honesty, Integrity and
Meritorious Public Service
This award is given by the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on the
Independence Day (15th August) every year. The award consists of a gold medal, a
cash prize of` 51,000, a citation and certificate. The award is given without
distinction of position held by a public servant in any Department Public Sector
Undertaking/Corporation/Society/Board of the State Government.
The award for the year 2017 was given to Mr Lokesh Dutt Jha, Mr Raj Kumar
Bhagat, Mr Khurshid Ahmad, Mr Mohammad Syed Punoo, Mr Tsewang Dorjay
and Mr Mohammad Tariq Bhat.
Chief Minister’s Vigilance Medal
The award is given annually in recognition of exemplary work done for the
eradication of corruption and or in bringing about transparency and accountability
in the functioning of the State Government. This award is given to any government
servant, a public spirited citizen or a non-governmental organisation. Maximum four
medals are announced on the occasion of Independence Day every year and two
medals are reserved for government servants each year.
The medal has the state emblem and slogan ‘‘Vigilance for Good Governance’’. The
name of the awardee notified in the Jammu and Kashmir Government gazette. The
award carries a one time reward of` 11,000 only along with a certificate on the
prescribed performa and medal.
Tabinda Gani State Award of Bravery for Children
The award got its name after the name of Tabinda Gani, who was a student of
Handwara tehsil (Kupwara district) and demonstrated exemplary bravery before
falling prey to the gangsters on 20th July, 2007. Children up to the age of 16 years
are eligible for this bravery award. It is given to those children whose act of bravery
is recognised in the last 15 months from the date when the award is provided.
This award can also be given upon posthumously.The award is given in three category
which are:
i. Bravery Award Category-I
In this category, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat),` 50,000 in cash, a citation
and scholarship of` 1000 per month upto the class the awardee pursues education
are given. This award is given to show extra ordinary act of courage under
circumstances of very grave danger to life.
ii. Bravery Award Category-II
In this category, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat),` 35,000 in cash, a citation
and scholarship of ` 1000 per month upto the class the awardee pursues education
are provided. This award is given for courage and vigilance in saving life of a person
under circumstances of grave bodily injury to the rescuer.
iii. Bravery Award Category-III
In this category, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat),` 25,000 in cash, a citation
and scholarship of ` 1000 per month upto the class awardee pursues education are
provided. This award is given for courage and vigilance in saving life of a person
under circumstances of grave bodily injury to the rescuer. The award was given for
the year 2012 to three children namely, Mohammad Vasat (Category-I), Muzamil
Masood Ganie (Category-II) and Abdul Aziz Sofi (Category-III).
Jeevan Raksha Padak Award
Jeevan Raksha Padak is a series of awards which are given to a person for meritorious
act of humane nature in saving the life of a person. It was established on 30th September,
1961. The award was originally known as the Jeevan Raksha Padak, Class III.
It has three categories namely Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan
Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak. The awardee receives a medallion, a
certificate and a cash prize of` 1,00,000 by the Union Home Minister. The award
for the year 2018 was given to Dr Suneem Ahmad Khan (Uttam Jeevan Raksha
Padak).
Literary and Cultural Awards
Best Book Awards
This award is given by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and
Languages. It is given to the selected books in 10 different languages recognised in
the State Constitution. The award carries a cash of` 1,00,000, a memento, a citation
and a shawl.
Best Photography Award
This award was instituted in 2008 by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art,
Culture and Languages. It aims to encourage photography talent in the state. It is
given in three categories, Category-I (` 15,000), Category-II (` 10,000) and
Category-III (` 7,000). The award was given for the year 2010-11 to Sh. Channi
Anand (Category-I), Mohammad Safeen Pakhtoon (Category-II) and Sijeel Malik
(Category-III).
Best Translation Award
This award was instituted in the year 2010. It is given for the best literature published
in the state by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
The awardee is given a shawl, a citation and a cash prize of ` 25,000. The award for
the year 2018 was given to Prof. Mohammad Zaman Azurda (Kashmiri Literature).
Play-Script Competition Award
This award is given by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and
Languages to play-script writers who write stage play in the regional languages of
the state.
The awardee is given a shawl, a certificate and a cash prize of ` 10,000. The award
was given for the year 2018 to Dildar Ashraf ‘Shah for play-script ‘Tsange Gayah
Tseteh’ (Kashmiri), Gian Singh for play script ‘Sah Basah’ (Dogri), SS Anand Lehar
for play script ‘Sarhad Se Wapsi’ (Urdu) and Rajneesh Gupta for play-script
‘Jashn-e-Zindagi’ (Hindi).
Miscellaneous Awards of Jammu and Kashmir
Government
Chief Minister’s Gold and Silver Medals
The awards shall be given to those officers/officials/contractors working in Jammu
and Kashmir, who are or have been directly associated with the execution of
infrastructure related schemes/projects whether central or state projects and whose
performance has been outstanding and of very high order.
The awards are announced by the Chief Minister on Republic Day (26th January)
every year.The awards shall consists of
n
1st Prize Gold medal weighing 20 g of 22 carats, cash prize of ` 50000, citation
and a certificate.
n
2nd Prize Silver medal weighing 20 g of pure silver, cash prize of ` 30000, citation
and a certificate.
Honors/Fellowships
To acknowledge the excellence and lifetime achievement of writers/artists/a scheme
was instituted to confer robes of honour and fellowships on the towering
personalities of the respective fields.
The robes of honour carry a cash award of ` 5000 and a dhussala and fellowship
carries with it an insignia with citation and an amount of ` 5000 each.
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AWARDSANDHONORS
OFJAMMUANDKASHMIR
CHAPTER29
Government of Jammu and Kashmir provides various types of
Awards and Honors. General Administrative Department
(GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir is the Nodal Agency for various
state awards and honours in different fields.
General Administration Department
It works as the nerve centre of the administration in the state. The Chief Minister of
the state, the Chief Secretary and the Administrative Secretary of the GAD, who at
present is of the rank of Commissioner or secretary to Government have the
supreme authority under whom the department functions well.Some of the award
schemes are:
State Awards on Republic Day
This award shall be announced on the Republic Day only and shall be given in a
separate ceremony. The nomination for grant of state award shall be made by social
organisation, NGOs, sports bodies, in the field of literature, arts and crafts, public
works, etc.
The following types of awards are given in this category:
AwardforBravery In this award, a medal, a cash prize of` 51,000 and a citation are
given to the awardees. In case when a person dies during the act of outstanding
bravery, the person recieves a cash prize of` 1 lakh (posthumously).
AwardforAchievementsintheFieldofLiterature In this award, a prize of` 51,000, a
shawl and a citation are given to the awardees.
AwardforPerformingArts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash prize of
` 51,000 are given.
AwardforExcellenceinArtsandCrafts In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforSocialReformsandEmpowernment In this award, a medal, a citation and
a cash prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforMeritoriousPublicService In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforLifetimeAchievements In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash prize
of` 1 lakh are given.
AwardforOutstandingMediaPersons In this award, a medal, a citation and a cash
prize of` 51,000 are given.
AwardforOutstandingIndustrialEnterpreneurship In this award, a medal, a citation
and a cash prize of` 51,000 are given.
Chief Minister’s Gold Medal for Honesty, Integrity and
Meritorious Public Service
This award is given by the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on the
Independence Day (15th August) every year. The award consists of a gold medal, a
cash prize of` 51,000, a citation and certificate. The award is given without
distinction of position held by a public servant in any Department Public Sector
Undertaking/Corporation/Society/Board of the State Government.
The award for the year 2017 was given to Mr Lokesh Dutt Jha, Mr Raj Kumar
Bhagat, Mr Khurshid Ahmad, Mr Mohammad Syed Punoo, Mr Tsewang Dorjay
and Mr Mohammad Tariq Bhat.
Chief Minister’s Vigilance Medal
The award is given annually in recognition of exemplary work done for the
eradication of corruption and or in bringing about transparency and accountability
in the functioning of the State Government. This award is given to any government
servant, a public spirited citizen or a non-governmental organisation. Maximum four
medals are announced on the occasion of Independence Day every year and two
medals are reserved for government servants each year.
The medal has the state emblem and slogan ‘‘Vigilance for Good Governance’’. The
name of the awardee notified in the Jammu and Kashmir Government gazette. The
award carries a one time reward of` 11,000 only along with a certificate on the
prescribed performa and medal.
Tabinda Gani State Award of Bravery for Children
The award got its name after the name of Tabinda Gani, who was a student of
Handwara tehsil (Kupwara district) and demonstrated exemplary bravery before
falling prey to the gangsters on 20th July, 2007. Children up to the age of 16 years
are eligible for this bravery award. It is given to those children whose act of bravery
is recognised in the last 15 months from the date when the award is provided.
This award can also be given upon posthumously.The award is given in three category
which are:
i. Bravery Award Category-I
In this category, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat),` 50,000 in cash, a citation
and scholarship of` 1000 per month upto the class the awardee pursues education
are given. This award is given to show extra ordinary act of courage under
circumstances of very grave danger to life.
ii. Bravery Award Category-II
In this category, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat),` 35,000 in cash, a citation
and scholarship of ` 1000 per month upto the class the awardee pursues education
are provided. This award is given for courage and vigilance in saving life of a person
under circumstances of grave bodily injury to the rescuer.
iii. Bravery Award Category-III
In this category, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat),` 25,000 in cash, a citation
and scholarship of ` 1000 per month upto the class awardee pursues education are
provided. This award is given for courage and vigilance in saving life of a person
under circumstances of grave bodily injury to the rescuer. The award was given for
the year 2012 to three children namely, Mohammad Vasat (Category-I), Muzamil
Masood Ganie (Category-II) and Abdul Aziz Sofi (Category-III).
Jeevan Raksha Padak Award
Jeevan Raksha Padak is a series of awards which are given to a person for meritorious
act of humane nature in saving the life of a person. It was established on 30th September,
1961. The award was originally known as the Jeevan Raksha Padak, Class III.
It has three categories namely Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan
Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak. The awardee receives a medallion, a
certificate and a cash prize of` 1,00,000 by the Union Home Minister. The award
for the year 2018 was given to Dr Suneem Ahmad Khan (Uttam Jeevan Raksha
Padak).
Literary and Cultural Awards
Best Book Awards
This award is given by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and
Languages. It is given to the selected books in 10 different languages recognised in
the State Constitution. The award carries a cash of` 1,00,000, a memento, a citation
and a shawl.
Best Photography Award
This award was instituted in 2008 by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art,
Culture and Languages. It aims to encourage photography talent in the state. It is
given in three categories, Category-I (` 15,000), Category-II (` 10,000) and
Category-III (` 7,000). The award was given for the year 2010-11 to Sh. Channi
Anand (Category-I), Mohammad Safeen Pakhtoon (Category-II) and Sijeel Malik
(Category-III).
Best Translation Award
This award was instituted in the year 2010. It is given for the best literature published
in the state by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
The awardee is given a shawl, a citation and a cash prize of ` 25,000. The award for
the year 2018 was given to Prof. Mohammad Zaman Azurda (Kashmiri Literature).
Play-Script Competition Award
This award is given by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and
Languages to play-script writers who write stage play in the regional languages of
the state.
The awardee is given a shawl, a certificate and a cash prize of ` 10,000. The award
was given for the year 2018 to Dildar Ashraf ‘Shah for play-script ‘Tsange Gayah
Tseteh’ (Kashmiri), Gian Singh for play script ‘Sah Basah’ (Dogri), SS Anand Lehar
for play script ‘Sarhad Se Wapsi’ (Urdu) and Rajneesh Gupta for play-script
‘Jashn-e-Zindagi’ (Hindi).
Miscellaneous Awards of Jammu and Kashmir
Government
Chief Minister’s Gold and Silver Medals
The awards shall be given to those officers/officials/contractors working in Jammu
and Kashmir, who are or have been directly associated with the execution of
infrastructure related schemes/projects whether central or state projects and whose
performance has been outstanding and of very high order.
The awards are announced by the Chief Minister on Republic Day (26th January)
every year.The awards shall consists of
n
1st Prize Gold medal weighing 20 g of 22 carats, cash prize of ` 50000, citation
and a certificate.
n
2nd Prize Silver medal weighing 20 g of pure silver, cash prize of ` 30000, citation
and a certificate.
Honors/Fellowships
To acknowledge the excellence and lifetime achievement of writers/artists/a scheme
was instituted to confer robes of honour and fellowships on the towering
personalities of the respective fields.
The robes of honour carry a cash award of ` 5000 and a dhussala and fellowship
carries with it an insignia with citation and an amount of ` 5000 each.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award was given for life, outstanding, significant
contribution in the field of Literature and Art, was instituted in 1997. The award
carries a cash of ` 1 lakh, a citation and a shawl.
Sher-e-Kashmir Award
This award would be given to the outstanding sports persons. The awards were
instituted in the names of Madre-e-Mehrban Award for women, Brigadier Rajinder
Singh Award and Barbar Shah Award in various fields of sports. The award carries a
cash prize ranging from ` 20,000 to ` 30000 per head.
SaMaPa Vitasta Award
The Awards consists of SaMaPa Vitasta Award and SaMaPa Sher-e-Kashmir
Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Award. The award instituted by Sopori Academy of
Music and Performing Arts has been named after the historical river Vitasta also
known as Jhelum.
The Vitasta Award carries a cash component of ` 50000 and the award named after
Sheikh Abdullah carries a cash price of ` 25000. The other awards given by the
academy include SaMaPa Acharya Abhinav Gupt Samman carries cash honour of
` 11000 and the SaMaPa Yuva Ratan Samman also carries a cash award of` 11000.
A new Award SaMaPa Kala Vardhan Samman award was also introduced few years
back to honour those eminent personalities, cultural philanthropists and vision aries
who go beyond conventional areas of working to promote the art and culture of the
country. The Award is given for lifetime contribution in Indian classical musicians
and musicologists for propagating and preserving its culture heritage.
Police Medal
The Police Medal is a decoration awarded to members of law enforcement in India.
Established on 1st March, 1951, the Medal was created to replace the Indian Police
Medal. The medal is awarded for either gallantry of distinguished service, with the
gallantry version of the medal being accorded a higher precedence. The medal is
awarded annually on Republic Day and Independence Day.
Padma Vibhushan Awardees from Jammu and Kashmir
This is the second highest civilian award instituted on 2nd January, 1954. Two
people from Jammu and Kashmir have received the honour so far.They are:
Name Field Year
Ghulam Mohd Sadiq Public Affairs 1972
Lt. Gen. TN Raina Civil Service 1972