Context: Recently, the Government of India invites nominations for year 20201-21 to the “Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar” for excellence in the field of Disaster Management.
Key Points 

• Field Recognised: The Government of India instituted Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar to recognise the excellent work done by the individuals and institutions in the field of disaster management.
• Administered By: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA - created by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Disaster Management Act, 2005).

About the Award

• The awards are announced on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on 23rd January every year.
• In addition to a certificate, these awards carry a cash award of Rs. 51 lakhs for an Institution and Rs. 5 lakhs for an Individual.
• The Institution has to utilize the cash prize for Disaster Management related activities only.

Eligibility

• Only Indian nationals and Indian institutions can apply for the award.
• The nominated individual or institution should have worked in any area of disaster management like Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research, Innovation or early warning in India.