Chandigarh, October 15:- Haryana Women and Child Development Minister Shruti Choudhry said that the state government is committed to the welfare and empowerment of women and is implementing various schemes towards this goal. As part of these efforts, the State-Level Women Awards for 2026–27 will be presented to recognise and encourage women who have made outstanding contributions in different fields. Online applications from eligible women have been invited until November 5, 2026.
Shruti Choudhry said that many women have achieved notable 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 more women to move forward.
She said that the Sushma Swaraj Award carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, the Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti Award Rs 1.5 lakh, and the Kalpana Chawla Shaurya Award and Behen Shanno Devi Panchayati Raj Award Rs 1 lakh each. In addition, the Lifetime Achievers Award carries Rs 51,000, while women recognised in the Outstanding Achievement category will receive Rs 21,000. All selected women will be honoured with cash awards and certificates of appreciation.
The Women and Child Development Minister explained that the Sushma Swaraj Award will be given to women who have made notable 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 women’s and child welfare, protection and rehabilitation. The Kalpana Chawla Shaurya Award will recognise women who inspire others through acts of courage and exemplary service.
Similarly, the Behen Shanno Devi Panchayati Raj Award will be presented to women representatives of Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies who have made significant contributions to women’s empowerment. The Lifetime Achievers Award will be given to women aged 60 years or above who have achieved excellence in their respective fields over an extended period. Under the Outstanding Achievement Award category, women who have done commendable work in various fields—including auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs), nurses, multipurpose health workers, sportspersons, government employees, members of literacy groups, social workers, Anganwadi workers and women entrepreneurs—will be honoured.
Shruti Choudhry appealed to eligible women to submit their applications within the stipulated period and take advantage of this opportunity. Eligibility criteria, detailed guidelines and the application procedure for the awards are available on the department’s website: https://onlinemis.wcdhry.gov.in/gaurav. Applications will be accepted only through the online mode.
