The Gujarat Gaurav Award (Gujarat Pride Award) is given for exceptional achievement in various fields, promoting Gujarati culture, and social service. It is the highest civilian award of the Gujarat government. The award was instituted in 1996 by the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Keshubhai Patel. The award is given to individuals or institutions who have made outstanding contributions to the state of Gujarat in the fields of art, literature, education, science, technology, social service, sports, and other fields. The award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh, a citation, and a memento.
The Gujarat Gaurav Award is a prestigious award that recognizes the achievements of outstanding individuals and institutions from Gujarat. The award is a source of pride for the state of Gujarat and its people.
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- Exceptional achievement in various fields: This includes fields such as art, literature, education, science, technology, social service, sports, and other fields.
- Promoting Gujarati culture: This includes activities such as promoting Gujarati language, literature, music, dance, and other art forms.
- Social service: This includes activities such as providing education, healthcare, and other social services to the needy.