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Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
National Awards For Outstanding Services In The Field Of Prevention Of Alcoholism And Substance (Drug) Abuse: Best Non-profit Institution With Outstanding Contributions To The Prevention Of Alcoholism And Substance (Drug) Abuse
Alcoholism
Award
Drug Abuse
Rehabilitation
Details
The Scheme of "National Awards for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse" by the MoSJE, GoI shall be applicable to Institutions and Individuals working in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse. In order to recognize the efforts, and, encourage excellence in the Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and rehabilitation of its victims, awards will be presented, once in two years starting from the year 2016, for the most effective or outstanding services as individuals as well as institutions in the prevention of abuse of:
(a) Alcohol
(b) Narcotic Drugs
(c) Psychotropic Substances
(d) Other Addictive Substances (Except tobacco and its products) e.g. cough syrups, correction fluid, etc
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal Ministry for drug demand reduction. It coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention, including assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, dissemination of information and public education. The Ministry provides community-based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organizations. The awards (generally one in each category) will be presented, once in two years starting from 26th June 2016, which has been declared by the United Nations, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Benefits
Decoration
The Awardee is given a Citation, Memento, and a Cash award of ₹ 4,00,000.
No. of Awardees
The total number of Awardees is 7 (Seven).
Each Category of Award has 1 Awardee.
Presentation of Award (Ceremony Details)
- The awards shall be conferred on the awardees in a function to be held in New Delhi on the 26th June of the year, which has been declared as the “International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking”.
- The Awards shall be presented by the President of India or the Prime Minister of India.
- The boarding and lodging expenses of the awardees including one companion for each awardee shall be borne by the Central Government.
- To and fro travelling expenses and accommodation for up to one day prior to and after the date of the Award ceremony (depending upon the actual arrival and departure dates) shall be arranged or expenditure reimbursed by the Central Government.
- Before the announcement of the Awards, the concurrence of the prospective awardees or institutions shall be suitably ascertained.
Eligibility
For Award
- The awards are open to all Indian Institutions, Organizations and Individuals without any distinction or discrimination on grounds of religion, race, sex, caste or creed.
- It would be necessary that the nominee is recommended in writing by someone authorized to recommend the nominations.
- The Self-nominations for the Awards shall not be considered.
- No individual or organization who has been awarded should be considered for the National Award under this Scheme for the next three awards.
Agencies/Persons Authorized to Nominate and recommend eligible institutions or individuals for the Awards
- Concerned Ministries or Departments of the Government of India and their autonomous institutions with the approval of the Minister-in-charge of the Ministry.
- State Governments or Union Territory Administrations with the approval of the concerned Chief Minister or Lt. Governors in Union Territory Administrations;
- Regional Resource and Training Centres working in the field of drug de-addiction within their own jurisdiction;
- Members of the National Consultative Committee on De-addiction and Rehabilitation (NCCDR);
- Renowned Apex Chambers like the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Confederation of Indian Industry, The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India, etc;
- Past Awardees.
- Organizations like University Grand Commission(UGC), All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE), Medical Council of India(MCI), Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan(NYKS), Universities,
- Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE), National Council of Educational Research and Training(NCERT), Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan(KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti(NVS), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR), etc; and
- Collector of the District/District Magistrate in which the Institution or Individual is working.
- Commissioner of Commissionerate in which the Institution or Individual is working.
NOTE: Only nominations or recommendations emanating from Authorised Agencies or persons, designated for the purpose, supported by adequate justification, shall be considered.
For Nominations
A. For an IRCA the institute shall have a record of outstanding work in providing rehabilitation services to alcoholics and drug users.
B. An IRCA, to be eligible shall fulfil the following requirements namely:
- A minimum of five years experience in the field of prevention of Alcoholism as substance (drug) abuse;
- Delivered comprehensive treatment services for people with alcoholism and drug dependence which includes follow-up and providing opportunities for rehabilitation;
- Adapted new techniques or undertaken new strategies for improving existing services;
- Made outstanding achievements in the areas of counselling or treatment or rehabilitation;
- Developed a family therapy module or offered services to cater to the problems of families of addicts;
- Developed a module to deal with relapse and continues to provide continuous support towards whole-person recovery;
- Established or networked or provided a referral to vocational rehabilitation centres towards the rehabilitation of addicts and their families;
- Provided and continues to provide outreach services including conducting camps in villages and in small towns;
- Made and continues to make use of involvement of the community towards prevention of addiction, rehabilitation of treated addicts and dealing with issues related to stigma and discrimination;
- Outstanding ability towards documentation and periodical evaluation and making appropriate changes based on the feedback;
- Expertise and knowledge in creating databases related to details of patients along with follow-up and recovery status; and
- A proven record of credibility both in the delivery of services as well as in financial management uninterruptedly for the previous five years.
Application Process
Online
The agencies or persons, authorized to nominate and recommend eligible institutions or individuals, should submit the application of the nominee in the Prescribed Proforma online on the National Awards Portal, Ministry of Home Affairs.
Note: The Application should be in Hindi or English language only.
Selection of Awardees
- A Screening Committee and Selection Committee shall be constituted for the purpose which shall consider the achievements of the Institutions and the Individuals nominated or recommended for the Awards by the prescribed authority and the outstanding contribution in the field shall be the primary consideration in identifying the recipients of Awards.
- A National Selection Committee shall consider the recommendations of the Screening Committee and would approve the names of awardees, one for each category of the awards.
Documents Required
For Individuals
- Identity Proof (Passport/Election ID Card/Govt. Authorized ID Card/Driving License/Pan Card)
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Proof of Educational Qualifications or Credentials (Passing Certificate, Marksheet)
- Professional Experience (posts or positions held in relation to the field of alcohol or drug use) indicating the nature of the posts or positions held- government, non-government, a voluntary, corporate or private firm and also if it was an honorary or paid position)
- Publications/books/articles etc
- Proof of notable contribution
- Proof Awards/Honors received (details of felicitation by any other agency in the past, i.e. name of the agency or organization which conferred the award/recognition, year and the programme or activities or achievement)
- Contribution & outstanding achievements in the Drug De-Addiction field (details of work done in terms of awareness generation, prevention, treatment, training, publication, research or advocacy and area of work including years of work, the district or State where worked)
For Institutes/Organizations
- Certificate of Registration, Memorandum of Association (as voluntary or a nonprofit organization or public sector company or private sector company)
- Proof of Category of Organisation (viz. IRCA or RRTC or NGO or PSU or private sector company)
- Proof of Address (for communication)
- Minutes of the General Body Meeting held during the last five years
- Annual Report for the last five years
- Balance Sheet (Audited Annual Accounts) for the last five years
- Copies of publications/books/articles etc
- Copies of Honours received including the felicitation by any other agency in the past (award or recognition, year and the programme / activities / achievement)
- Any other reports or documents which highlight the contribution & outstanding achievements in Drug De-Addiction/Treatment
- Proof reg. the projects in the field of alcohol and drug use undertaken in the past 10 years with financial support from other agencies
NOTE: In case, an individual is recommending Institutions or Organizations, the above documents need not be enclosed. However, the documents, if readily available, may be enclosed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Times Is This Award Presented In A Year?
The awards will be presented, once in two years starting from the year 2016.
For What Achievements Is This Award Conferred?
The award is conferred for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse.
What Are The Objectives Of Presenting This Award?
The objective is to recognize the efforts, and, encourage excellence in the Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and the rehabilitation of its victims.
What Is Meant By "Other Addictive Substances"?
"Other Addictive Substances", except tobacco and its products, means cough syrups, correction fluid, etc.
Which Is The Nodal Ministry For Drug Demand Reduction?
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) is the nodal Ministry for drug demand reduction.
What Are The Duties And Responsibilities Of The MoSJE As The Nodal Ministry?
MoSJE coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention, including assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, dissemination of information and public education. The Ministry provides community-based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organizations.
Which Day Is Declared As The "International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking" By The United Nations?
The awards (generally one in each category) will be presented, once in two years starting from 26th June 2016, which has been declared by the United Nations, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Where Can I Find The PDF Of The Scheme Guidelines?
The PDF of the Scheme Guidelines can be found at - https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/NA636078226610282667.pdf
Where Can I Find The PDF Of The User Manual Of The Application Process?
The PDF of the User Manual of the Application Process can be found at -
https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/41041651831143.pdf
Who Can Become A Nominee For This Award?
The awards are open to all Indian Institutions, Organizations and Individuals.
Is There Any Preference/Priority Given To A Particular Section Of Society?
The awards are open to all without any distinction or discrimination on grounds of religion, race, sex, caste or creed.
Can An Entity Self-Nominate Itself For This Award?
No, the Self-nominations for the Awards shall not be considered.
Can The Nominee Put Forward The Nomination By Itself?
It would be necessary that the nominee is recommended in writing by someone authorized to recommend the nominations.
When Can An Individual Be Considered Again For The National Award Under This Scheme If He/She Has Been Awarded Once?
No individual or organization who has been awarded should be considered for the National Award under this Scheme for the next three awards.
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Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
National Awards For Outstanding Services In The Field Of Prevention Of Alcoholism And Substance (Drug) Abuse: Best Non-profit Institution With Outstanding Contributions To The Prevention Of Alcoholism And Substance (Drug) Abuse
Alcoholism
Award
Drug Abuse
Rehabilitation
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
The Scheme of "National Awards for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse" by the MoSJE, GoI shall be applicable to Institutions and Individuals working in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse. In order to recognize the efforts, and, encourage excellence in the Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and rehabilitation of its victims, awards will be presented, once in two years starting from the year 2016, for the most effective or outstanding services as individuals as well as institutions in the prevention of abuse of:
(a) Alcohol
(b) Narcotic Drugs
(c) Psychotropic Substances
(d) Other Addictive Substances (Except tobacco and its products) e.g. cough syrups, correction fluid, etc
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal Ministry for drug demand reduction. It coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention, including assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, dissemination of information and public education. The Ministry provides community-based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organizations. The awards (generally one in each category) will be presented, once in two years starting from 26th June 2016, which has been declared by the United Nations, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
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