Government solicits nominations for SPG Action Awards 2025

• DIMAPUR — The Sustainable Development Goals Coordination Centre (SDGCC), under the Department of Planning and Transformation, Government of Nagaland, has solicited nominations for the second edition of the Nagaland SDG Action Awards 2025.
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• A DIPR report stated that the initiative seeks to identify, recognise and support individuals and organisations that are making significant contributions toward advancing sustainable development in Nagaland. The awards aim to promote innovative and impactful projects aligned with the sustainable development goals, fostering progress across economic, social and environmental dimensions.
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• The award on economic sustainability recognises initiative focused on poverty alleviation, livelihood generation and industrial innovation contributing to SDGs 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9, while the award on social development honours interventions supporting healthcare, education, gender equality and social well-being contributing to SDGs 4, 5, 10, 11, 16 and 17 and the award on environmental sustainability celebrates efforts addressing waste management, ecosystem conservation, biodiversity and natural resource protection contributing to SDGs 6, 7, 12, 13 and 15.

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• It informed that one winner would be selected in each category and each award recipient would receive a cash prize of INR 50,000, along with an award memento and certificate of recognition.
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• Nominations are open to individuals, institutions, private sector entities, academia, community-based organisations, civil society organisations and non-governmental organisations operating in Nagaland that have contributed or are contributing to the SDGs during the years 2023 and 2024.
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• It informed that one could self-nominate or nominate others who have made significant contributions toward the SDGs. For more information and to submit application, all concerned are asked to visit bit.ly/SDGActionAwards2025. For updates, they are asked to follow social media platforms @sdgccnagaland.