DWCD-12/2025/E-248150

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The Arunachal Pradesh Gazette

EXTRAORDINARY

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 233, Vol. XXXIII, Naharlagun, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Sravana 20, 1948 (Saka)

GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT

ITANAGAR

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NOTIFICATION

The 11th January, 2026

No. DWCD-12/2025(E-248150).—The Government of Arunachal Pradesh is pleased to amend the Guidelines of the "Felicitation of Women Achiever Award" Scheme, as outlined in Notification No. WCD- 11/2/2021-WCD-DSJETA dated 29th September, 2021. The amended guidelines (Annexure - A) shall be effective from the date of this notification.

The Women Achiever Award is conceptualized with the aim to recognize, appreciate and honour the contribution of extraordinary women who come from diverse backgrounds and professions and who have excelled in their respective fields and serve as role models to change the society for the better.

Mimum Tayeng, IAS Commissioner, (Women and Child Development Department), Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar.

Guidelines for

"FELICITATION OF WOMEN ACHIEVER AWARD"

Women Achievers Awards-State Award for Women

1. Introduction :

The Women Achiever's Award is conceptualized with the aim to honour, appreciate and recognize the contributions of extraordinary women who come from diverse backgrounds and professions, those who have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also acted fearlessly to change the society for the better and who could serve as a role model for women and society in general.

This Award is also meant to put the spotlight on the accomplishments of these exceptional women and institutions in recognition of their service towards the cause of women especially to vulnerable and marginalized women.

1.1 It has been decided by the Government that the Awards will be presented every year on the 8th of March on the occasion of International Women's Day.

1.2 For all purposes, 'Award' means the State Women Achievers Awards.

2. Objectives :

2.1 This is a concerted effort by the State Government to confer the 'Women Achievers Award' to women and institutions to show its commitment towards the upliftment of women, to recognize their contributions and to encourage women to participate in all spheres and issues related to women.

2.2 This Award will also provide an opportunity to act as an inspiration for the general populace ;

individuals and institutions to aspire for and to understand the contributions of women in the building of society and the nation.

3.1 The recipients of the award will be announced every year on 20th of February and the award will be conferred on the 8th of March on the occasion of International Women's Day.

3.2 The award shall be awarded in two categories, individual and institutional category. The maximum number of awards would be 15 in total. Out of which, 10 (ten) Awards would be conferred to individual women @1,00,000 (Rupees one lakh) each and 5 Institutions/NGOs working for Women welfare @ 2,00,000 (Rupees two lakh) only.

3.3 Awardees of Women Achiever Award in the Institutional category will not be considered for Individual Award and vice versa.

3.4 The award in each category shall carry a Citation and cash.

4. Eligibility criteria for nomination :

4.1 The awards are open to all individual women and instructions/NGOs working for the upliftment and welfare of women within the State of Arunachal Pradesh.

4.2 In case of individual category, the awardee must be at least 18 years of age on the last date of receipt of nomination and of APST Category to be eligible for the award.

4.3 The applicant should have worked in the relevant field for at least 5 years in the State.

4.4 The applicant should not be a recipient of the same award earlier.

4.5. The award may be awarded for outstanding work, preferably in exceptional circumstances to individuals/institutions/NGOs, Groups etc. working for women welfare in the following fields :

7.1 Nominations for the award will be invited from Individuals (Annexure-I) and Institutions (Annexure - II) working for the empowerment and causes of women for consecutive 5 years prior to the year for which the nomination is invited.

7.2 The nominations will be sent to the Department of Women and Child Development, Itanagar, Government of Arunachal Pradesh along with supporting documents/recommendation through the concerned Deputy Commissioners.

7.3 Nominations for the award shall be from three categories viz.,- i. Self-Nomination ; ii. Nomination by the Screening Committee at district level ; and iii. Nomination by the State Level Selection Committee.

8. Screening of Nomination :

8.1 A District Level Screening Committee shall be constituted by the Deputy Commissioner of each of the 27 districts of Arunachal Pradesh to scrutinize and short list the nominations received for the Felicitation of Women Achiever Awards considering the achievements of the individuals and contributions of an Institution.

8.3 The District Level Screening Committee may also nominate for Individual and Institutional Award at Annexure - III.

9. Selection of Awardees by the Selection Committee at State Level :

9.1 A State Level Selection Committee shall be constituted by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar to select the awardee on the basis of recommendation of the District Level Screening Committee.

9.2 The State Level Selection Committee shall consist of :

9.3 The State Level Screening Committee may also nominate for Individual and Industitutional Award at Annexure - IV.

10. Presentation of Award :

10.1 The awards will be conferred every year to the awardees on the 8th of March at Itanagar at a special ceremony to be held on the occasion of the International Women's Day.

10.2 To and fro travel expenses will be reimbursed by the Nodal Department on production of journey tickets.

Please tick the field for which applying :-

1. Economic and Social Empowerment of Women

2. Education and Training

3. Environment Protection

4. Art and Culture

5. Sports and Adventure

6. Award for Bravery and Courage

7. Innovation and Science

8. Any other which may be deemed exception and empowering to women issues.

Please specify .......................................................................................................

I do hereby declare that above information regarding the individual .................................................is true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature :

Name :

Designation :

Contact Details :

For office use only

Recommendation of Recommending Authority.

Recommending Authority

Signature (with seal)The Arunachal Pradesh Extraordinary Gazette, August 11, 2026 5 Annexure - II Application Form (Institutional Category) Application Format for Institutional Achiever Awards Please tick the category applying for : -

1. Implementation of women related legislations/gender mainstreaming/creating positive environment in favour of women.

2. Having made significant contribution in the field of Agriculture-Horticulture and rural industry including promotion of technology to reduce drudgery/exceptional women entrepreneurs.

3. Contributed, support and rehabilitation of women and children in especially like destitute women and children, widows, victims of atrocities, PwD women and children.

4. Contributed outstanding contributions to women's endeavours, community work or making a difference for the welfare and wellbeing of women and children.

5. Any other which may be deemed exception and empowering to women issues.

I do hereby declare that above information regarding the organization/Institution ...............................

...................................................... is true to the best of my knowledge.

Head of Organization/Institution Signature with Seal

For office use only Recommendation of Recommending Authority

Recommending Authority

Signature (With Seal)6 The Arunachal Pradesh Extraordinary Gazette, August 11, 2026 Annexure - III Photo Nomination Form (Individual Category) Application Format for Nomination of Individual Women Achiever Awards. Please tick the field for which applying :-

1. Economic and Social Empowerment of Women

2. Education and Training

3. Environment Protection

4. Art and Culture

5. Sports and Adventure

6. Award for Bravery and Courage

7. Innovation and Science

8. Any other which may be deemed exception and empowering to women issues.

Please specify .........................................................................................................

I do hereby declare that above information regarding the individual .................................................is true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature (with seal) :

Nominating Authority :

Designation :

Contact Details :

Please tick the category applying for : -

1. Implementation of women related legislations/gender mainstreaming/creating positive environment in favour of women.

2. Having made significant contribution in the field of Agriculture-Horticulture and Rural Industry including promotion of technology to reduce drudgery/exceptional women entrepreneurs.

3. Contributed, support and rehabilitation of women and children in especially like destitute women and children, widows, victims of atrocities, PwD women and children.

4. Contributed outstanding contributions to women's endeavours, community work or making a difference for the welfare and wellbeing of women and children.

5. Any other which may be deemed exception and empowering to women issues.

Please specify ...............................................................................................................

I do hereby declare that above information regarding the organization/Institution ...............................

...................................................... is true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature (with seal) :

Nominating Authority :

Designation :

Contact Details :

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