Sant Kabir Award is an

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award conferred to outstanding

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who have made valuable contribution in keeping alive the

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heritage. It was established for dedication in building up linkages between the past, present and future through dissemination of knowledge on traditional skills and designs by

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. The award was christened in the memory of sant Kabir, a 15th-century mystic

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and sant of

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. The award is presented by the

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, along with

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Awards and National Awards to Master Craftspersons and master weavers, introduced in 1965.

Overview

Every year, two stages of selection process will be constituted to finalize the winning entry. First stage of selection will be done at the level of respective Zonal Directors. Final selection will be done by Apex selection committee of Development Commissioner(Handlooms). Award consists of one mounted gold coin, one shawl and a citation. In addition to this, Rs 6 lakh financial assistance will also be given to encourage and create 10 new products of high level of excellence, high aesthetic value and high quality in duration of one year. The

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, Government of India also gives the "Kabir Puruskar" started in 1990, for acts of courage during communal riots and ethnic clashes.

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