The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). The award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
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Advisory for restraining misuse of firearms for celebratory purpose reg.
Loss of precious lives grievous injuries and loss of property caused due to illegal celebratory firing in marriages, public gatherings, religious places/processions, parties, political rallies etc.
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Apply online for Visiting Tibetan Settlements
Government of India that all Foreigners including the Foreign Aid Agencies visiting the Tibetan Settlements/Camps should seek prior permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs for visiting such Settlements/Camps in the country.
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Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme
This is a Central Scheme for the grant of pension to freedom fighters and their families from the Central Revenues. It was introduced by the Government of India. The Scheme commenced from 15th August, 1972 and provided for the grant of pension to living freedom fighters and their families; if they are no more alive, and to the families or martyrs. You can find information on enhanced rate of pension, eligibility, how to apply, how to receive...
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Guidelines on Communal Harmony, MHA
Maintenance of communal harmony, and the prevention of communal disturbances/riots.
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Monthly Major Achievements of Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has multifarious responsibilities, the important among being – internal security, border management, Center-State relations, administration of Union Territories, management of Central Armed Forces and disaster management etc.
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Assistance to voluntary organisations/institutions/universities and other educational institutions for activities in the cause of national integration
The Central Government aims to provide assistance under this scheme to voluntary organisations/institutions/universities and other educational institutions for activities in the cause of National Integration. You can get information on eligibility for assistance, conditions for grants, procedure for submission of application, sanctions of funds, and authority to whom you can apply etc.
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Advisory on the policy for the treatment of terminally ill prisoners-inmates (TIPs)
All patients with terminal illness have special medical needs relating to their disease. Such patients also need special psychological counseling and spiritual support.
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Foreigners Division under Ministry of Home Affairs
Get the information on Foreigners Division which deals with matter related to visa, immigration, citizenship, overseas citizenship of India etc under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), Tourist E-Visa, Online FCRA, Online Indian citizenship , Foreigner Registration etc are provided.
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Border Area Development Programme (BADP): Modified Guidelines (June 2015)
The main objective of the BADP is to meet the special development needs and well being of the people living in remote and inaccessible areas situated near the international border and to saturate the border areas with the entire essential infrastructure through convergence of Central/State/BADP/ Local schemes and participatory approach.
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Border Management Division under Ministry of Home Affairs
User can get information on the various Divisions of the Ministry of Home Affair. Administration division, Boarder Management, Freedom Fighters & Rehabilitation Division, Judicial Division etc is given.
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Awards/ Medals/ Awardees under Ministry of Home Affairs
Get detailed information on the awards/medals/awardees under Ministry of Home Affairs. Padma awards, police medal, kabir Puraskar, Fire service Medal etc. Also, from guidelines to the name of awardees etc all is provided.
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Guidelines for allowing visit inside jails by individuals/ NGOs/Company/Press
Guidelines for allowing visit inside jails by individuals/ NGOs/Company/Press for the purposes of undertaking research, making a documentary or interviewing the inmates, etc
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Central Armed Police Forces under Ministry of Home Affairs
Get information on the various central armed forces under Ministry of Home Affairs. User can get detailed information on various forces like Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), National Security Guard (NSG), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) etc.
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Udaan Scheme for youth of Jammu and Kashmir
The Special Industry Initiative J&K ‘Udaan’ Scheme is to provide skills and enhance employability of 40,000 youth over a period of five years in key high growth sectors. The scheme is being implemented by the National Skill Development Council NSDC) and the corporate sector in PPP mode. You can find detailed information on this scheme, its objectives, benefits, beneficiaries, etc.
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National Information Security Policy and Guidelines
The scope of MHA's "National Information Security Policy & Guidelines" encompasses Government and Public Sector organizations and associated entities and third parties, for protecting the information under their control or ownership during information's life-cycle including creation, storage, processing, accessing, transmission, destruction etc.