Government of India has announced the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2023 on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
The award is announced every year on 23rd January, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s birth anniversary is celebrated as Parakram Diwas.
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2023 Winner:
For the year 2023, Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) and Lunglei Fire Station (LFS), Mizoram, both in the Institutional category, have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2023 for their excellent work in Disaster Management.
Summary of the outstanding work of the two winners of the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2023 in the field of Disaster Management:
1. Odisha State Disaster Management Authority:
» Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), was established in 1999 in the aftermath of the Super Cyclone.
- OSDMA embarked on multiple initiatives including raising of the Odisha Disaster Response Action Force (ODRAF), Multi-hazard Early Warning Service (MHEWS) framework, and a cutting-edge technology-enabled web/smartphone-based platform called “SATARK”.
- “SATARK” – System for Assessing, Tracking, and Alerting Disaster Risk Information based on Dynamic Risk Knowledge
- OSDMA provided effective response during various cyclones, Hudhud (2014), Fani (2019), Amphan (2020) and Odisha floods (2020).
- OSDMA conducted disaster preparedness initiatives in building community resilience in 381 tsunami prone villages/wards and 879 multi-purpose cyclone/ flood shelters located within 1.5 km from coastline.
2. Lunglei Fire Station (LFS), Mizoram:
» Lunglei Fire Station, Mizoram, responded efficiently and effectively to a massive forest fire which was reported on 24 April 2021 in the uninhabited forest areas that surrounded Lunglei town and spread to more than 10 village council areas.
- Lunglei Fire Station personnel assisted by local civilians worked continuously for more than 32 hours during which they motivated and provided on the spot training to residents.
- Due to the valiant, brazen and prompt efforts of Fire & Emergency staff in the putting out the flames, there was no loss to life and property and the spread of fire to other parts of the State was prevented.
About Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar:
- The Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has instituted an annual award known as Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar to recognize and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service rendered by individuals and organizations in India in the field of disaster management.
- Disaster Management such as Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Rescue, Response, Relief, Rehabilitation, Research/ Innovations or Early Warning.
- The award carries a cash prize of Rs 51 lakh and a certificate in case of an institution and Rs 5 lakh and a certificate in case of an individual.