Applications Invited for Rashtriya Swamyamsiddh Samman

Title- Rashtriya Swamyamsiddh Samman - Identifying & Honouring Untold Stories of Courage

About Swayamsiddh Samman

JSPL Foundation, the CSR arm of JSPL, instituted the ‘Swayamsiddh Samman’ in 2015 to identify, reward and nurture the network of social innovators and change makers at the grass-root level in India. The award was instituted to honour the unsung heroes who overcame adversities in their lives to create their own unique identity, displaying exemplary courage, commitment and dedication towards their cause. The ‘Swayamsiddh Samman’ has so far been conferred upon more than 160 grass root action leaders, both at State and National level.

In its Inaugural Edition, the National level Rashtriya Swayamsiddh Samman elicited an overwhelming response with 358 entries from across the country. Out of these, 203 entries were shortlisted based on laid down parameters. 25 individuals and organisations across the country from different walks of life were felicitated with the Rashtriya Swayamsiddh Samman. The awards were conferred in 10 categories viz. Women Empowerment, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood, Education, Agriculture & Rural Development, Public Service, Sports, Health, Innovation & Technology and Environment. In the second edition of the Awards, JSPL Foundation has introduced the Rashtriya Swayamsiddh Jeevan Samman for life long inspira¬tional and selfless service.

The Rashtriya Swayamsiddh Samman was awarded to 12 Individuals & 9 Organizations, from across India for their societal contribution in the 11 categories: Indomitable Courage*, Agriculture & Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Innovation / Technology, Public Service/ Social service, Health, Education, Sports, Art & Culture, Environment, and Entrepreneurship & Livelihood. At a glittering ceremony held at the Kamani Auditorium, the winners were conferred with the title of ‘Swayamsiddh Shri’ and were given a cash prize of INR 1 lac**, along with a certificate of appreciation to acknowledge and support their ongoing work.

Today, these awardees have become ‘Ambassadors of Change’ and are guiding others to achieve their dreams, thus forming a human chain.

Taking this initiative forward, the third edition of Rashtriya Swayamsiddh Samman is being organised to reward and highlight the untold stories of courage and determination of similar grass-root leaders and social innovators in India.

 The ‘Samman’ will be conferred upon 20 Change Agents i.e. individuals and organisations from across India through a robust process of jury meetings at regional and national levels. O. P. Jindal Global University (OPJGU), will be the knowledge partner in the process of recognizing the change makers whose contributions are worthy of reward and recognition.Objective

Rashtriya Swayamsiddh Samman aims to identify, reward and nurture the network of social innovators and change makers at the grass-root level in India. The ‘Samman’ will be conferred upon 20 Change Agents i.e. individuals and organisations from across India in the categories of- Agriculture & Rural Development, Women Empowerment, Innovation / Technology, Public Service/ Social service, Health, Education, Sports, Art & Culture, Environment, and Entrepreneurship & Livelihood- through a robust process of jury meetings at regional and national levels.

The Rashtriya Swayamsiddh Samman entails a Pan India outreach to identify, evaluate and honour these grass root change makers. The entries received from across India - will be assimilated on the basis of regional zones. All entries would be evaluated on the basis of critical parameters by regional juries. The selected entries would further be evaluated by the National Jury that will be empowered to select the 20 Change Makers - be it Individuals or Organizations who through their exemplary courage and commitment have brought about a meaningful change in the lives of people around us.

Parameters/ Criteria

1. At least three years of dedicated service in relevant area at the grass roots level
2. A credible persona/organisation and respect in society
3. Achievements that are the best in peer group
4. Uniqueness of the work done
5. High level of impact on ground
6. High degree of trust worthiness
7. High potential of replication of idea/ project
8. Relevance to Millennium Development Goals(MDGs)/ Social Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations
9. Previous funding support from credible organisation
10. Positive visibility in society
11. Entrepreneurial zeal and innovative approach to work /project
12. Funding support from corporate
13. Partnership and multi-stakeholder approach to ongoing work / project

Award Categories

1. Individual2. Organizational

Entries are invited for 10 categories of Awards

1. Agriculture & Rural Development
2. Women Empowerment
3. Innovation & Technology
4. Public Service
5. Health
6. Education
7. Sports
8. Art & Culture
9. Environment
10. Entrepreneurship & Livelihood

An honorarium of 1,00,000 each will be awarded  to 10 Change Agents from across India

Last Date for Submission: 28th February, 2019

Duly filled questionnaires can be forwarded to:

Email: awards@jsplfoundation.co.in

Address:Rashtriya Swamyamsiddh Samman, Ms. Maitreyee Mishra, Jindal Steel & Power Limited, 3- Forest Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751009

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