Pride of State Awards

Celebrating State-Level Leadership & Impact

State-Level Recognition

Pride of State Awards

The Pride of State Awards recognise distinguished individuals and institutions creating exceptional impact within their respective State or Union Territory. The framework provides a clear State-level recognition pathway linked to the wider Veterans India Pride Awards structure.

The State framework has two distinct annual segments: Individual Category on 26 July – Kargil Vijay Diwas and Institutional Category on 16 December – Vijay Diwas.

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District → State → Nation Recognising State-Level Excellence • Inspiring Leadership • Strengthening Bharat

26 July • Kargil Vijay Diwas

Individual Pride of State Awards

Recognising individuals whose leadership, service, achievement and measurable contribution have created significant impact within their State or Union Territory.

Veterans & National Service
Education & Academic Leadership
Science, Technology & Innovation
Healthcare & Wellness
Social Impact & Community Service
Youth Leadership
Women’s Leadership
Sports & Fitness
Environment & Sustainability
Rural Development & Agriculture
Entrepreneurship
Arts, Culture & Heritage

Recognition Principle: Honouring Individuals Who Make Their State Proud Through Service and Achievement

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16 December • Vijay Diwas

Institutional Pride of State Awards

Recognising institutions demonstrating outstanding State-level contribution through leadership, youth development, community engagement, social responsibility, innovation, sustainability and nation-building.

Universities
Colleges & HEIs
Schools
Research & Innovation Institutions
Skill & Training Institutions
Healthcare Institutions
Corporates & Industry
Public Sector Undertakings
Social Impact Institutions
Professional Institutions

Recognition Principle: Recognising Institutions Creating Measurable Impact Across Their State

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Annual Pride of State Calendar

One State Framework • Two Annual Recognition Dates

Segment	Annual Date	Recognition Focus
Individual	26 July – Kargil Vijay Diwas	Individual Excellence, Service & Leadership
Institutional	16 December – Vijay Diwas	Institutional Excellence & Nation-Building

Recognition Pathway

District → State → Nation

Outstanding district-level awardees may be considered for State recognition, and outstanding State awardees may be considered for national recognition, subject to separate eligibility, assessment and verification.

District Recognition State Recognition National Recognition

Progression is never automatic. Each level must remain independently assessed and merit-based.

Common Assessment Principles

Protecting Award Credibility

Merit

Evidence

Transparency

Independent Evaluation

Integrity

Donation, sponsorship, participation fee, organisational association or influence must never guarantee an award.

Recommended Selection Process

Clear Screening, Verification and Evaluation

Nomination / Application Eligibility Screening Evidence Verification Assessment Jury Review Approval Recognition Ceremony

Award Identity

Celebrating State-Level Leadership & Impact

The Pride of State Awards should remain a clear Veterans India recognition platform. Unless formally documented for a particular edition, they should not be described as a State Government award, Government of India honour, statutory accreditation, official ranking or military decoration.

Pride of State Awards

Honouring individuals and institutions whose leadership, service and measurable contribution make their State proud and strengthen Bharat.

Individual Awards Institutional Awards

Nation First • Patriot First
Honour Local Leadership • Celebrate State Excellence • Inspire Bharat