In a first-of-its-kind initiative from the Telangana Raj Bhavan, state governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Friday introduced the establishment of the “Governor’s Awards for Excellence” for people and establishments that excel in varied fields.
Chatting with reporters, principal secretary to the Raj Bhavan Burra Venkatesham stated that the governor determined to honour people, establishments, organisations, societies and trusts that made exemplary contributions within the fields of setting safety, welfare of the Divyangs (bodily challenged), sports activities and video games and tradition yearly.
Stating that the awards for this yr can be given for the final 5 years, from 2019 to 2024, Venkatesham stated that nominations had been being invited for a similar in these 4 fields. “In every subject, there will likely be two classes of awards — one for people and the opposite class for establishments, organisations, societies and trusts. Every award will carry ₹2 lakh in money and a quotation,” he stated.
People and illustration of establishments or organisations or trusts primarily based in Telangana, who’ve excelled in any of those 4 fields within the final 5 years can apply of their respective class, the principal secretary stated.
“These awards purpose to encourage and honour excellent achievements within the above 4 classes. Nominations will totally be scrutinised by a specifically constituted choice committee,” he stated, including that the awardees will likely be honoured by the governor on January 26 subsequent yr, coinciding with the Republic Day.
Venkatesham stated that the nominations may be submitted both on-line or offline earlier than 5pm on November 23. For offline submissions, the nomination kinds may be downloaded from the Telangana Raj Bhavan web site and the filled-in kinds may be submitted by pace put up or in particular person.
“For on-line submissions, the candidates could add the nomination kinds and different required supporting paperwork within the web site: he added.
