Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony
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Award established by the Government of India in 2011 to honor outstanding work promoting cultural harmony.
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- Established
- 2011
- Organizer
- Government of India
- Category
- General Arts and Media Arts
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around May
- Status
- Active
Description
Established in 2011 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, the Tagore Award recognizes outstanding achievement in fostering harmony and universalism and the values of cultural harmony, especially in conflict or extreme situations, through innovative systems or strategies that have an enduring and transformational impact. The award is conferred by the Government of India and has been presented at ceremonies presided over by the President of India.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Rupees One Crore (ten million rupees, convertible to foreign currency), a Citation in a Scroll, a Plaque and an exquisite traditional handicraft/handloom item.
- Cash Prize
- 10,000,000 INR
- Citation in a Scroll
- Plaque
- Traditional handicraft/handloom item
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomination / Shortlisting | Not publicly specified; nominations and candidates are considered by a selection committee appointed by the Government of India. | — | — |
| Final selection and conferment | Selection committee appointed by the Government of India; award is conferred by the President of India. | — | Conferred/announced at an official ceremony (occasionally at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi). |
Nomination / Shortlisting
Judges
Not publicly specified; nominations and candidates are considered by a selection committee appointed by the Government of India.
Final selection and conferment
Judges
Selection committee appointed by the Government of India; award is conferred by the President of India.
Announcement
Conferred/announced at an official ceremony (occasionally at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi).
Criteria
- Outstanding achievement in fostering harmony and universalism and values of cultural harmony, especially in conflict or extreme situations, through innovative systems/strategies with enduring and transformational impact.
Application Tips
Dos
- Clearly document demonstrable and sustained impact on cultural harmony; provide measurable outcomes where possible.
- Describe innovative systems or strategies used and explain how they addressed conflict or extreme situations.
- Include third-party endorsements, evaluations, press coverage, and supporting documentation to substantiate claims.
- Highlight cross-cultural or international reach and transformative effects.
Don''ts
- Don't submit work that lacks clear evidence of enduring impact on cultural harmony.
- Avoid vague or purely descriptive statements without supporting data or references.
- Don't focus solely on artistic merit without explaining social/cultural impact where relevant.
From Judges
- The selection committee emphasizes demonstrable, enduring and transformational impact and favors innovative approaches that foster universalism and cultural harmony.
- Clarity of outcomes, supporting evidence and independent validation strengthen a candidature.
Related Awards
- Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize
- Padma Awards
- Bharat Ratna