The Karmaveer Chakra 2014-15 National Award for exceptional work in elder care is inviting nominations. Do nominate someone you know.
by The Editors | editor@themetrognome.in
The award season is upon us already, but this is one award that is worth your while.
The Apeejay-Karmayuga ‘Karmaveer Chakra 2014-15’ Award for exceptional work for senior citizens is inviting nominations from Indian individuals working in the field of elder care. The award was instituted in 2011 and is a highly prestigious prize. The Award is promoted by iCONGO and Silver Innings Foundation; both organisations work with the elderly in India.
To be eligible for the award, the entrant must be an Indian or a person of Indian origin, he or she must be currently working on a project for elder care for a minimum of three years, or be a social entrepreneur in the field. Those working in the field as volunteers are preferred.
The Award will be given at a ceremony in Delhi on March 21, 2015. Last date for applying is December 20, 2014.
Want to apply for the Karmaveer Chakra 2014-15? Send your application with one signed passport photograph by email to silverinnings@gmail.com. You can also courier your application to Silver Innings Foundation, c/o Sailesh Mishra, Arena III, 801/802, Poonam Garden, Mira Road (East), Mumbai – 401107.