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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Annual Reports of Medical Certification of Cause of Death, Census of India
Get information about Annual Reports of Medical Certification of Cause of Death provided by Office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner.
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Form for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
The Application form for registration as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) under section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 is available. This form is made available by the Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Census Digital Library
Digital Library makes available all Census Tables published from 1991 to 2011 Censuses, Census Reports and other digital files for free download in soft copy format.
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Nationwide Emergency Response System (NERS) Guidelines
National Emergency Response System (NERS) comprising an integrated Computer Aided Dispatch System for Emergency Response. The project is conceived to bridge the existing gaps and meet the current challenges being faced by major Police forces in the Country for an immediate emergency response system specifically inclined towards women issues.
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Website of Anti-Human Trafficking of Ministry of Home Affairs
The Anti-Human Trafficking of Ministry of Home Affairs ensures actions against people involved in human trafficking in the country. Users can get information related to rescue and repatriation operations, training programmes, UN conventions and Indian laws against human trafficking, etc. Details of trafficked persons are also available. You can also access the news and reports on human trafficking cases.
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Policy & Guidelines for declaration of National/International days
Guidelines for declaration of National/International days, these guidelines have been amended /modified from time to time.
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Kabir Puraskar Scheme for acts of courage during communal riots
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,...
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National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM)
To build a safe and disaster resilient India by developing a holistic, proactive, multi-disaster oriented and technology driven strategy through a culture of prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response.
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Information on My Security, MHA
My Security web portal is a platform for individuals, companies, students, NGOs etc to develop and deploy security applications which may be useful to people. It promotes innovation in developing security related applications.
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Central Scheme for assistance to civilian victims of terrorist, communal and Naxal violence
The scheme aims to assist civilian victims of Terrorist violence including militancy, insurgency, Communal and Naxal violence. The financial assistance is given to the family member(s) in the event of death or permanent incapacitation of the victim, in terrorist, communal or Naxal violence. The Ministry of Home Affairs examines the case in terms of fulfillment of conditions for grant of assistance under the scheme. You can find information on...
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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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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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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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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.