The Sardar Patel National Unity Award is an award by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The award is to recognise Indian citizens who have contributed towards promoting the national unity and integrity of India.[1][2][3] This award is scheduled to be announced on 31 October 2021, National Unity Day in India - which is also Sardar Patel's birthday[4][5]
| Sardar Patel National Unity Award | |
|---|---|
| Type | National Civilian |
| Country |  |
| Presented by |  President of India |
| Established | 2019 |
Background edit
Sardar Patel played an important role in uniting the provinces at the time of India's independence. Patel is remembered for the integrity and unity of the country. In 2019 modi government announced this award to recognise the extraordinary contributions towards the unity and integrity of the country.[6]
Award Committee edit
The recipients of the award will be selected by the award committee which includes:
- the Prime Minister
- Cabinet Secretary
- Secretary to the President
- Home Secretary
also, three or four members will be selected by Prime Minister for the award committee.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Nominations for Sardar Patel National Unity Award-2021 Open till 15TH August 2021". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ "Sardar Patel National Unity Award: Know everything about it!". Jagranjosh.com. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ "Govt's highest civilian award on 'unity and integrity of India' – everything you need to know". www.timesnownews.com. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Send Recommendations For Sardar Patel National Unity Award By August 15: UGC To Universities". NDTV.com. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ "Centre seeks nominations for Sardar Patel National Unity Award". Deccan Herald. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- ^ Congress, Indian National (1 November 2018). "15 facts to know Why Sardar Patel Is Called 'The Iron Man Of India'". Medium. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
- ^ "Sardar Patel Award". www-gktoday-in.cdn.ampproject.org. Retrieved 7 August 2021.