Sardar Patel National Unity Award Explained

Sardar Patel National Unity Award
Awardname:	Sardar Patel National Unity Award
Country:
Type:	National Civilian
Established:	2019
Presenter:	President of India

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]}

Background

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

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]

External links

• Official Website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nominations for Sardar Patel National Unity Award-2021 Open till 15TH August 2021. 2021-07-18. pib.gov.in.
2. Web site: 2019-09-26. Sardar Patel National Unity Award: Know everything about it!. 2021-08-10. Jagranjosh.com.
3. Web site: Govt's highest civilian award on 'unity and integrity of India' – everything you need to know. 2021-08-13. www.timesnownews.com. 25 September 2019 . en.
4. Web site: Send Recommendations For Sardar Patel National Unity Award By August 15: UGC To Universities. 2021-08-13. NDTV.com. en.
5. Web site: 2021-07-02. Centre seeks nominations for Sardar Patel National Unity Award. 2021-08-13. Deccan Herald. en.
6. Web site: Congress. Indian National. 2018-11-01. 15 facts to know Why Sardar Patel Is Called 'The Iron Man Of India'. 2021-08-07. Medium. en.
7. Web site: Sardar Patel Award. 2021-08-07. www-gktoday-in.cdn.ampproject.org.