Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

Category: Disaster Management / Awards

UPSC Notes

The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is a national award instituted by the Government of India to recognise outstanding contributions to disaster management.

It honours individuals and organisations for work in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and related areas.

Major features

  • Instituted in 2018.

  • Announced annually around 23 January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.

  • Recognises contributions by individuals and institutions.

  • Covers important aspects of disaster risk reduction and disaster response.

Key Pointers for UPSC

  • Awarding authority: Government of India.

  • Field: Disaster management.

  • Related legal framework: Disaster Management Act, 2005.

  • The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is a major national institution for disaster management policy.

  • Do not confuse this award with civilian honours such as the Padma Awards.