Government has invited nominations for Kabir Puraskar Awards. The award is given for promotion of communal harmony in the country. State Governments have been requested to send nominations to Home Ministry in this regard.

The Puraskar is given for the conspicuous acts of physical and moral courage displayed under circumstances of danger to the life of the rescuer in saving the lives and properties of members of another community and caste during communal riots and caste conflicts.

The last date for receipt of nominations by the state governments is 30th June and 16th July for Home Ministry.