Which of these awards is conferred on women for their exceptional achievements in various fields?

Rani Laxmibai Stree Shakti Puraskar
Kalinga Kanya Award
Suryamani Devi Award
Odisha Women Achievers Award

The correct answer is: a) Rani Laxmibai Stree Shakti Puraskar.

The Rani Laxmibai Stree Shakti Puraskar is an Indian award given to women for their exceptional achievements in various fields. It is one of the highest civilian awards for women in India. The award was instituted in 1992 by the Government of India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rani Laxmibai, the queen of Jhansi who fought against the British East India Company in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

The award is given to women who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of social work, education, literature, art, music, dance, theatre, cinema, journalism, sports, science, technology, and medicine. The award consists of a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a plaque, and a citation.

The award is conferred by the President of India on the eve of International Women’s Day. The first recipient of the award was Indira Gandhi, the first and only female Prime Minister of India.

The other options are:

b) Kalinga Kanya Award: This award is given to women who have made outstanding contributions in the field of education. It is instituted by the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Bhubaneswar.

c) Suryamani Devi Award: This award is given to women who have made outstanding contributions in the field of art and culture. It is instituted by the Odisha government.

d) Odisha Women Achievers Award: This award is given to women who have made outstanding contributions in various fields. It is instituted by the Odisha government.