Haryana State-Level Women Awards 2026-27: Apply Online by November 5 for Cash Prizes up to Rs 5 Lakh

The Haryana government has invited applications for its State-Level Women Awards for 2026-27, to recognise and honour women who have made outstanding contributions in different fields. Applications are being accepted online till 5 November 2026, through the dedicated awards portal of the Women and Child Development Department, at onlinemis.wcdhry.gov.in/gaurav.

The awards honour exceptional achievement and work for the empowerment and welfare of women, across fields ranging from social service and women’s empowerment to administration, entrepreneurship, sports and grassroots governance. They will be presented in eight categories, with cash prizes ranging from Rs 21,000 to Rs 5 lakh, along with citations.

The highest honour is the Sushma Swaraj Award, carrying a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh, a citation and a shawl. The Indira Gandhi Mahila Shakti Award carries Rs 1.50 lakh and a citation, while the Kalpana Chawla Shaurya Award and the Bahan Shanno Devi Panchayati Raj Award each carry Rs 1 lakh and a citation. Winners in the categories of government employees, social workers and women entrepreneurs will receive a cash prize of Rs 21,000, along with a citation and a shawl.

Women and Child Development Minister Shruti Choudhry has said the state government is committed to the welfare and empowerment of women, and that these awards are part of that effort to recognise and encourage women who have made outstanding contributions. Eligibility criteria, detailed guidelines and the application procedure are available on the department’s website, and applications are accepted only through the online mode.

Applications received at the district level will be scrutinised by the District-Level Recommendation Committee. After verification, including police verification of eligible cases recommended by the committee, the applications will be forwarded to the department headquarters within the prescribed time limit. Women who wish to apply should therefore complete the online form well before the 5 November deadline.