Karmaveer Padmashri Dadasaheb Gaikwad Birth Centenary And Prize Distribution
The “Karmaveer Padmashri Dadasaheb Gaikwad Birth Centenary and Prize Distribution” is an award by the Govt. of Maharashtra. The award is given to individuals and organizations working for the social movement against traditional customs and untouchability and for landless farm workers.
About This Scheme
The “Karmaveer Padmashri Dadasaheb Gaikwad Birth Centenary and Prize Distribution” is an award by the Department of Social Justice & Special Assistance, Govt. of Maharashtra. The award is given to individuals and organizations working for the social movement against traditional customs and untouchability and for landless farm workers. Only citizens who are permanent residents of the state of Maharashtra are eligible to apply for this scheme. This scheme is 100% funded by the Govt. of Maharashtra.
Benefits
The person winning the award and his/her institute will get ₹51,000/- along with a memorabilia, shawl and coconut.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should have done a social movement work.
The applicant should be from a Social Welfare Sector or Institute, and should be registered.
The period of the Social Service by the applicant should be 15 years & above.
For male applicants, the age should not be below 50 years. For female applicants, the age should not be below 40 years.
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Maharashtra State.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: Visit the
District Social Welfare Office
, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
The person winning the award and his/her institute will get ₹51,000/- along with a memorabilia, shawl and coconut.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Step 1: Visit the District Social Welfare Office
, and request a hard copy of the format of the application form for the scheme from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach all the (self-attested) mandatory documents.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Commissioner, District Social Welfare Office.
Step 4: Acquire the receipt/acknowledgment of the successful submission of the application form from the District Social Welfare Office.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Karmaveer Padmashri Dadasaheb Gaikwad Birth Centenary And Prize Distribution |
| Short Title | KPDGBCPD |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Categories | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| States | Maharashtra |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | Any — 50 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 09 Apr 2026
Deepika Raikwar is an Education Analyst and scholarship researcher who focuses on public welfare and merit-based scholarships. She simplifies complex eligibility rules, deadlines, and application processes to help common people access reliable funding opportunities worldwide.
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