Sardar Patel National Unity Award for Outstanding Contribution for the Unity of the Nation Amaresh Patel LAW AT A GLANCE Fri, Sep 27, 2019, at ,04:36 PM Modi Government has constituted Sardar Patel National Unity Award, the highest civilian award, for an individual, institution or a group known for outstanding contribution to nation’s unity and integrity. The award will be presented at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by Indian President along with the Padma Awards. The award will comprise of a medal and a citation. It will not carry any monetary grant or cash reward. Only three such awards will be given within an year. Key Points About the Award Any Indian citizen, institution or India-based organization can nominate an individual for the award. Individuals may also nominate themselves for the award. Besides them, state governments and UT administrations and government ministries can send their nominations. The nominations will be invited every year. The applications would have to be filed online on a specific website designed by the MHA. All citizens will be eligible for the award without any discrimination based on religion, caste, race, gender, birthplace, age or occupation.