Nominations Invited for the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced the call for nominations for the prestigious Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards 2024. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications, aims to promote and recognize innovation in the telecom sector. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are encouraged to disseminate this information to their faculty, researchers, and students.

Interested candidates can find detailed information on the UGC's official website. The deadline for submitting nominations is September 30, 2024. The award includes a cash prize of Rs 2 Lakh, a shawl, and a citation or plaque. Additionally, awardees will receive airfare reimbursement for travel to and from the award ceremony location and a lump sum of Rs 7,500 for incidental expenses.

Purpose of the Awards

The Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards were established by the Department of Telecommunications to encourage innovation and excellence in the telecom sector. The awards aim to inspire and reward individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to telecom skills and services in India. Recognizing exemplary work in areas such as agriculture, commerce, health, and education through telecom-dependent solutions, the awards highlight the transformative power of technology.

Nomination Process

Nominations or recommendations must be submitted online via the National Award Portal at www.awards.gov.in. Submissions should include all relevant details as specified in the format available on the portal.

"The award, instituted by the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, encourages innovations in the telecom sector and stimulates the telecom skill ecosystem by annually rewarding successful telecom-skilled individuals and institutions in India for their outstanding contributions in areas such as telecom innovations, skilling, services, manufacturing, and applications in deploying telecom-dependent sectoral solutions across various fields like agriculture, commerce, health, and education."

The UGC has requested HEIs to widely disseminate this information among their communities to ensure eligible candidates are aware of this opportunity. This initiative not only recognizes individual achievements but also aims to bolster India's position in global telecom innovation. By encouraging participation from diverse sectors like agriculture and health through telecom solutions, these awards highlight the importance of cross-sectoral applications in driving technological advancements.

This annual recognition serves as a significant motivator for those involved in developing innovative telecom solutions that address real-world challenges across various domains. For more details on eligibility criteria and submission guidelines, interested parties should refer to the official UGC website or visit www.awards.gov.in before September 30, 2024.