Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for the Padma Awardees

The “Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for Padma Awardees” seeks to honour the exceptional achievements of citizens of Haryana who have excelled  in fields of sports, arts, literature, education, public affairs, social work, science, technology, medicine, industry and other domains of public life. The introduction of such honour to the Padma awardees is expected to create a positive and empowering environment that celebrates talent, hard work dedication, fostering an atmosphere of excellence and pride throughout the state. The recognition and honour extended to the Padma Awardees through this scheme shall be an inspiration to citizens and it shall motivate the citizens of the state to emulate the awardee’s achievements and strive for excellence in their chosen paths.

The Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for Padma Awardees seeks to achieve the following objectives:

1. Recognizing Exceptional Achievements: Padma Awards are the prestigious awards in India, conferred for exceptional and distinguished service in various fields. The Government seeks to recognize the extraordinary achievements of the Padma awardees from Haryana and highlights their contribution towards excellence in various domains of public life.
2. Providing Financial Support and Encouragement: The monthly honorarium provided to Padma Awardees under the scheme will serve as a gesture of appreciation and encouragement for their outstanding work. This will enable them to pursue their passions, undertake new initiatives, and continue making a positive impact in their respective fields.
3. Fostering a Culture of Excellence: By honoring Padma awardees with an honorarium, the Government of Haryana aims to create a culture that values and celebrates excellence. The scheme will inspire other individuals in the state to strive for excellence and contribute significantly to their community and society.
4. Nurturing Talent and Inspiring the Youth: State recognition of Padma Awardees will act as a source of inspiration for the youth of Haryana. It will motivate them to emulate the achievements of the awardees and pursue excellence in their chosen fields, thereby fostering a new generation of talented and dedicated individuals.
5. Promoting Haryana’s Cultural and Intellectual Heritage: Padma Awardees from Haryana have made significant contributions in various domains including arts, education, literature, sports, social work, public affairs, science, technology, medicine, industry and other domains of public life. By supporting and honoring these individuals, the Government aims to promote and preserve the state’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage.

Scheme

This scheme shall be called “Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for the Padma Awardees” and this scheme shall be applicable throughout the State of Haryana. This scheme shall come into operation from the date of its publication in the official Gazette, Haryana.

Eligibility

A person eligible for honorarium under the scheme shall be :-

• Applicant should be citizen of India and a resident of Haryana.
• The applicant should posses Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) number issued by Citizen Resource Information Department (CRID).
• The applicant must be recipient of any of the Padma Awards namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri from Government of India for outstanding contributions and achievements in their respective fields.
• The monthly rate of honorarium under the scheme shall be Rs.10,000/- per month.