Nominations invited for National Mahaveer Awards 2027
The Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation has opened nominations for the 2027 National Mahaveer Awards, which honor individuals and institutions for social service, education, and non-violence. The awards include a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh and are open for submissions until July 2026.
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The awards provide significant recognition and financial support for humanitarian efforts and social development initiatives in India.
The Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation has invited nominations from Tamil Nadu for the 30th edition of the “National Mahaveer Awards 2027”. The awards recognise individuals and institutions whose work has transformed lives and communities in the fields of Non-Violence and Vegetarianism, Education, Medicine, and Community and Social Service. Each award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh, along with a citation and memento. Nominations are open until July 31, 2026. Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.bmfawards.org. Over the past three decades, the foundation has honoured 101 individuals from 26 States and two Union Territories, with Tamil Nadu accounting for 17 awardees. The awardees will be selected by a jury chaired by Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of India, according to a press release.
The article is a straightforward announcement of a public award program.
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