This scheme is instituted to promote communal, caste and ethnic harmony by recognizing acts of physical/moral courage and humanity exhibited by member(s) of one a community, caste or ethnic group in saving the lives and properties of the member(s) of another community, caste or ethnic group. The Award may be given by the Central Government and presented to the recipients by the Prime Minister. You can find information on award prize money, purpose of this award, eligibility criterion, method of selection, timing of announcement of award, etc.
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