*Haryana Government Invites Online Applications for State-Level Women’s Awards for 2026-27*

*Online applications invited to recognise outstanding contributions by women across various fields*

Chandigarh, October 9: With the objective of encouraging and honouring women who have made outstanding contributions in various fields, the Haryana Women and Child Development Department has invited online applications for the State-Level Awards for the year 2026-27. Eligible applicants can apply online through the website http://onlinemis.wcdhry.gov.in/gaurav by November 5, 2026.

A government spokesperson informed that several prestigious awards would be conferred under different categories. These include the Smt. Sushma Swaraj Award, carrying a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh, a citation and a shawl; the Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti Award, carrying Rs. 1.50 lakh and a citation; the Kalpana Chawla Shaurya Award, carrying Rs. 1 lakh and a citation; and the Bahan Shanno Devi Panchayati Raj Award, carrying Rs. 1 lakh and a citation.

In addition, winners in the categories of government employees, social workers and women entrepreneurs will receive a cash prize of Rs. 21,000, along with a citation and a shawl.

The spokesperson further stated that all applications received at the district level would be scrutinised by the District-Level Recommendation Committee. After the necessary verification and police verification of eligible cases recommended by the committee, the applications would be forwarded to the headquarters within the prescribed time limit.

The general public has been urged to spread awareness about the scheme among eligible women who have made notable contributions in various fields, as well as eligible individuals in the relevant categories, and encourage them to apply within the stipulated deadline.

For further information regarding the scheme, applicants may contact the office of the District Programme Officer, Women and Child Development Department, in their respective district.