The Yashadamini Puraskar is awarded by the
Government of Goa state in (
India). It is an annual award conferred by the Directorate of Women & Child Development of the
Government of Goa.
The award was established in 2001.
Description
The award aims to encourage women in different fields. It is awarded to the women who have made a mark in various fields, such as sports, education, art and culture, social work, cooperative movement, women empowerment, teaching and other professions, etc.
The prize consists of a cash award of
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Ten Thousand and a silver
salver
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List of awardees
Following are some of the awardees of the Yashadamini Puraskar:
References
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External links
Announcement for award in 2015Directorate of Women and Child Development
Government of Goa
Awards established in 2001
Goan society
Civil awards and decorations of Goa