Mysuru: Applications have been invited from individuals and organisations who are working towards the development of women from the past five years and who have achieved extraordinarily in the field of social service, education, sports, art and literature for Kittur Rani Chennamma Award for the year 2018-19.

Women, who have displayed outstanding courage and adventure in rescuing lives and protecting public property in between January 2018 and December 2018, may apply for Veera Mahile Award. Salaried employees are not eligible for the award. Candidates should be aged between 18 and 45 years. A cash prize of Rs. 10,000, memento and citation will be given.    

For Kittur Rani Award, the applicant or organisation should have served for a minimum period of five years in the field of women development, covering sports, art, literature and education.

The application forms for both the awards can be obtained from the Office of the Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Welfare, Sthree Shakti Bhavan, 1st Floor, High-Tension Line Road,  K.D. Circle, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, Mysuru. The filled in applications should be submitted before Jan. 16. For details call Ph: 0821-2498031 or 2495432.