Haryana Government to Honour Women for Outstanding Contributions: Shruti Choudhry

 

Online applications invited for State-Level Women Awards by November 5

 Chandigarh,

 Haryana Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry said the State Government is committed to the welfare and empowerment of women. Several schemes are being implemented by the government in this regard. As part of these efforts, the State-Level Women Awards for 2026–27 will be conferred to encourage and recognise women who have made outstanding contributions in various fields. Online applications have been invited from eligible women for these awards by November 5, 2026.

Smt. Shruti Choudhry said that many women have achieved remarkable success in social service, women’s empowerment, administration, entrepreneurship, sports, Panchayati Raj and other fields. The State Government aims to recognise their contributions, encourage their achievements and inspire other women to move forward.

She informed that a cash award of ₹5 lakh will be given under the Sushma Swaraj Award, ₹1.5 lakh under the Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti Award, and ₹1 lakh each under the Kalpana Chawla Shaurya Award and the Behan Shanno Devi Panchayati Raj Award. In addition, ₹51,000 will be awarded under the Lifetime Achievers Award, while women who have achieved excellence in their respective fields will receive ₹21,000 under the Outstanding Achievement category. All selected women will be honoured with cash awards and certificates of appreciation.

The Women and Child Development Minister stated that the Sushma Swaraj Award will be presented to women who have made significant contributions in various fields at the national and international levels. The Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti Award is intended for women who have done outstanding work in the fields of women’s welfare, protection and rehabilitation. The Kalpana Chawla Shaurya Award will be conferred on women who inspire others through acts of courage and exemplary service.

Similarly, the Behan Shanno Devi Panchayati Raj Award will be presented to women representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies who have made remarkable contributions to women’s empowerment. The Lifetime Achievers Award will be given to women aged 60 years or above who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields over an extended period.

Under the Outstanding Achievement Award category, women who have performed commendably in various fields will be honoured. These include Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), nurses, multipurpose health workers, sportspersons, government employees, members of literate women’s groups, social workers, Anganwadi workers and women entrepreneurs, among others.

Smt. Shruti Choudhry appealed to all eligible women to submit their applications within the prescribed deadline and avail themselves of this opportunity. The eligibility criteria, detailed guidelines and application procedure for the awards are available on the department’s website at https://onlinemis.wcdhry.gov.in/gaurav. Applications will be accepted through online mode only.