The Department of Telecommunications, under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has announced the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024. This prestigious award aims to recognize and reward individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made exemplary contributions to the Indian telecom sector. By encouraging innovations and stimulating the telecom skill ecosystem, the award serves as a significant motivator for continued excellence in this rapidly evolving industry.
Key Highlights:
Purpose of the Award:
The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award has been instituted to encourage and inspire innovation within the telecom sector. It is designed to acknowledge outstanding achievements in various areas such as telecom innovation, skilling, services, manufacturing, and applications across sectors like agriculture, commerce, health, and education. The award not only celebrates technological advancements but also highlights the social impact of these contributions.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Who Can Apply: All Indian citizens, organizations, and institutions registered in India or established by the Central/State Governments or Union Territories are eligible to apply.
- Contributions Considered: The award focuses on contributions made in India during the past three years, ensuring that recent and relevant achievements are recognized.
- Age and Employment Conditions: There is no age limit for eligibility. However, individuals employed in government organizations, where the work submitted is part of their primary duty, are generally ineligible unless the contribution was made post-retirement.
- Past Recipients: Individuals or organizations that have received the award in the last three years are not eligible to apply again.
Award Details:
- Decoration: Each awardee will receive a shawl, citation, plaque, and a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh.
- Number of Awards: A total of five awards will be presented.
Nomination Process:
- Who Can Nominate: Any Indian national, organization, or institution based in India can nominate themselves or others for this award. Organizations can also nominate their employees. Nominations are also invited from universities, technical and academic institutions, industry associations, and government departments.
- Submission Requirements: The nomination process requires thorough documentation, and nominees must be prepared to submit original documents if requested by the Department of Telecommunications.
Selection Process:
- A Subcommittee of the Award Committee will review the applications for eligibility and authenticity. The committee will verify the claims made by applicants and present their findings to the Award Committee, chaired by the Secretary of Telecommunications.
- The final list of candidates recommended by the Award Committee will be submitted to the Minister of Communications for approval.
Award Ceremony:
The presentation of the awards will take place at a ceremony organized by the Department of Telecommunications on a date and time to be decided later. This ceremony will be a significant event, honoring the contributions of those who have made remarkable advancements in India’s telecom industry.
Conclusion:
The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024 is a testament to the importance of innovation and leadership in the Indian telecom sector. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, these awards serve to inspire further advancements and recognize those who have significantly contributed to the field. The award not only highlights technological and service excellence but also underlines the broader social impact of these innovations.
As we await the announcement of this year’s winners, the telecom community looks forward to celebrating the achievements that are driving India’s progress in the global telecommunications landscape.
