Regarding notification of Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for the Padma Awardees

Haryana Government Gazette EXTRAORDINARY

Published by Authority

No. 146-2023/Ext.] CHANDIGARH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023 (SRAVANA 26, 1945 SAKA)

HARYANA GOVERNMENT

SOCIAL JUSTICE, EMPOWERMENT, WELFARE OF SCHEDULE CASTES & BACKWARD CLASSES AND ANTYODAYA (SEWA) DEPARTMENT

Notification

The 17th August, 2023

No. 40/11/2023-4SW.— The Governor of Haryana is pleased to notify the Gaurav Samman Scheme for the recipients of Padma Awards namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri from Government of India, as under:-

This scheme shall be called "Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for the Padma Awardees" and this scheme shall be applicable throughout the State of Haryana. This scheme shall come into operation after notified in the Gazette Haryana. 1. Introduction/Background:

The " Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for Padma Awardees" seeks to honour the exceptional achievements of citizens of Haryana who have excelled in fields of sports, arts, literature, education, public affairs, social work, science, technology, medicine, industry and other domains of public life. The introduction of such honour to the Padma awardees is expected to create a positive and empowering environment that celebrates talent, hard work dedication, fostering an atmosphere of excellence and pride throughout the state. The recognition and honour extended to the Padma Awardees through this scheme shall be an inspiration to citizens and it shall motivate the citizens of the state to emulate the awardee's achievements and strive for excellence in their chosen paths. The Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for Padma Awardees seeks to achieve the following objectives: (i) Recognizing Exceptional Achievements: Padma Awards are the prestigious awards in India, conferred for exceptional and distinguished service in various fields. The Government seeks to recognize the extraordinary achievements of the Padma awardees from Haryana and highlights their contribution towards excellence in various domains of public life.

(ii) Providing Financial Support and Encouragement: The monthly honorarium provided to Padma Awardees under the scheme will serve as a gesture of appreciation and encouragement for their outstanding work. This will enable them to pursue their passions, undertake new initiatives, and continue making a positive impact in their respective fields.

(iii) Fostering a Culture of Excellence: By honoring Padma awardees with an honorarium, the Government of Haryana aims to create a culture that values and celebrates excellence. The scheme will inspire other individuals in the state to strive for excellence and contribute significantly to their community and society.

(iv) Nurturing Talent and Inspiring the Youth: State recognition of Padma Awardees will act as a source of inspiration for the youth of Haryana. It will motivate them to emulate the achievements of the (2316) HARYANA GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA.), AUG. 17, 2023 (SRVN. 26, 1945 SAKA) 2317

awardees and pursue excellence in their chosen fields, thereby fostering a new generation of talented and dedicated individuals.

(v) Promoting Haryana's Cultural and Intellectual Heritage: Padma Awardees from Haryana have made significant contributions in various domains including arts, education, literature, sports, social work, public affairs, science, technology, medicine, industry and other domains of public life. By supporting and honoring these individuals, the Government aims to promote and preserve the state's rich cultural and intellectual heritage.

2. Scheme: This scheme shall be called "Haryana Gaurav Samman Scheme for the Padma Awardees" and this scheme shall be applicable throughout the State of Haryana. This scheme shall come into operation from the date of its publication in the official Gazette, Haryana.

3. Eligibility: A person eligible for honorarium under the scheme shall be :-

(i) Applicant should be citizen of India and a resident of Haryana. (ii) The applicant should posses Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) number issued by Citizen Resource Information Department (CRID).

(iii) The applicant must be recipient of any of the Padma Awards namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri from Government of India for outstanding contributions and achievements in their respective fields.

(iv) The monthly rate of honorarium under the scheme shall be Rs.10,000/- per month.

4. Process:

The concerned District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) will contact the Padma Awardees residing in the district to take their consent for the monthly honorarium under the scheme. DSWO will also obtain bank details, Parivar Pehchan Patra ID and copy of Padma Award Certificate. However, if any awardee is already drawing any other similar honorarium or pension from any Central/State Govt./Autonomous bodies of Central/State Govt., then the Padma Awardee shall have the option to choose honorarium under this scheme or any other scheme of Central/State Govt. After receiving the consent, the concerned DSWO will issue a unique beneficiary number in favour of the Padma Awardee.

5. Other Terms & Conditions:

(i) The honorarium @ Rs. 10,000 per month will be directly transferred to the bank account of the eligible Padma Awardees through PFMS on monthly basis.

(ii) The awardees will continue to receive the honorarium till life. (iii) The whole expenditure under the Scheme including any other expenditure on disbursement of honorarium shall be incurred from the budget head "2235-Social Security & Welfare-60-Other Social Security & Welfare Programme-102- Pension under Social Security Schemes (98) Old Age Samman Allowance Scheme -27- Pension."

(iv) Stoppage of monthly honorarium:

(a) Demise of Awardee: The honorarium will cease upon the death of the awardee and the payments will not be extended to any other family member or heir. However, the honorarium will be payable for the month of death of the beneficiary to his nominee.

(b) Ceases to be a Padma Awardee: In case, the award is taken back by Government of India or the award has been returned by the awardee, then the payment of honorarium will be stopped. (c) Violation of Conditions of the Scheme: Individuals, found to be in violation of any conditions or eligibility criteria of the scheme, shall become ineligible for the honorarium. 6. Competent Authority:- The Director General/Director, Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of SCs & BCs and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department shall be the Competent Authority in charge of the Scheme and necessary instructions in regard to its proper enforcement and accounting procedure shall be issued by him from time to time.

7. Free Travel in Buses: In addition to the above monthly Honorarium, all the beneficiaries of Haryana Gourav Samman Scheme shall be entitled to free travel in buses (including air conditioned buses) operated by or under Haryana Roadways.

8. This issue with the concurrence of the Cabinet of Ministers conveyed vide their U. O. No. 9/120/2023- 2Cabinet, dated 04th August, 2023.

VIJAYENDRA KUMAR, Principal Secretary to Government Haryana, Chandigarh: The 9th August, 2023. Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backward Classes and Antyodaya (SEWA) Department. 10534—C.S.—H.G.P., Pkl.