Srinagar, Oct 21 :
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has invited nominations for conferment of J&K Government Awards for the year 2027 on the eve of Republic Day.
According to Notification issued by General Administration Department, Civil Secretariat J&K, in terms of Government Order No. 1268-JK(GAD) of 2003 dated 26.09.2003, read with Government Order No. 50-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 09.01.2020, the procedure for conferment of J&K Government Awards in the Union territory has been notified.
The awards are conferred for excellence in various fields on the eve of Republic Day every year including Award for Bravery, Award for Excellence in Art & Crafts, Award for Social Reforms and Empowerment, Award for Achievements in the field of Literature, Award for Performing Arts, Award for Meritorious Public Service (Two awards shall be reserved for non-gazetted officials), Award for Lifetime Achievements in any other field, Award for Outstanding Sports Person, Award for Outstanding Media Person, Award for Outstanding Environmentalist and Award for Outstanding Industrial Entrepreneurship.
As per the scheme, nominations for granting J&K Government Awards on the eve of Republic Day are invited from Social Organizations, Sports Bodies, NGOs, Universities, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Administrative Secretaries in relation to awards for Meritorious Public Service, Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners.
Accordingly, all concerned have been requested to send suitable nominations/recommendations in respect of eligible persons/organizations, along-with citation(s) and supporting documents, by or before 25th November, 2026 for consideration for conferment of J&K Government Awards on Republic Day, 2027.(GNS)