SATKAL Trust established by Philanthropihist S Jagindar Singh Ramdev in the year 2000 is an International Trust. Every Year SATKAL Trust honors four/five eminent librarians of the world with Memento, shawls, award and citations etc. These award are given to the library professionals on the basis of their Qualifications and Contributions to the profession. The credit for honoring such qualified library professionals goes to S. Jagindar Singh Ramdev who single handedly provide all the monetary support for the smooth running of trust and Annual functions. He has given librarians a platform to meet and interact with the eminent professional and colleagues. S. Jagindar Singh Ramdev has given a new ray of hope to the much ignored library professionals, that the work of librarians is being recognized. His such a great effort has motivated all the librarians to work more hard and to develop their professional capability. SATKAL is reaching every nook and corner of the country through its four/five prestigious awards. While selecting the awardees due weightage is given to all the regions, each age group and each category of the professionals so that talented, committed and dedicated persons are recognized.
1. Lifetime Achivement Award (Click for checking of Recipient List)
2. National Librarian Award (Click for checking of Recipient List)
3. Young Librarian Award (Click for checking of Recipient List)
4. Women Librarian Award (Click for checking of Recipient List)
5. School Librarian Award (Click for checking of Recipient List)
SATKAL Awards 2024: Call for Nominations
Nominations are invited for Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL) Awards for the year 2024. These Awards are given to individuals for their unique contribution to the Library and Information profession for advancement of librarianship. The closing date for receiving nominations is 05 March 2025. Kindly send your nominations for the following awards:
1. SATKAL National Librarian Award
2. SATKAL Woman Librarian Award
3. SATKAL School Librarian Award
Eligibility
Library and Information Science professionals working in India or abroad are eligible to apply. At least 10 years experience in case of National Librarian Award and Women Librarian Award, and 02 years experience for School Librarian Award is necessary. Self nominations will not be considered, and a person can nominate only one person for each category. Decision of the SATKAL Awards Committee will be final and personal phone calls and emails won't be entertained. Written nominations must include: Name of the nominee, job title, organization, mailing address, phone no., email address, award category, a detailed profile highlighting the educational qualifications & professional experience, significant contribution made in the field of library and information science/services, publications, a paragraph (one page) justifying nomination for the award. The Awards include a citation, a shawl, and a memento.
Kindly send the nominations for above-mentioned awards by email by 05 March 2025 to:
Dr. Jagtar Singh, President SATKAL
Email: profjagtar@gmail.com
WhatsApp Phone Number: +919855444785
SATKAL Website: satkalindia.org
