The AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD is a flagship initiative that is launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) that aims of recognizing and promoting impactful efforts made by AICTE-approved institutions toward women empowerment and gender equality. This award provides a strong platform for institutions, faculty members and students to showcase meaningful interventions that address long-standing social challenges faced by women and adolescent girls across India. Through the AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD, institutions are encouraged to go beyond classrooms and actively engage with communities to find solutions to issues such as gender discrimination, lack of access to education, unemployment, poor health and nutrition, digital illiteracy and social insecurity.
Core Objectives of the AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD Initiative
The AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD has been designed with a wide range of social development objectives that focus on both awareness creation and practical empowerment. Some of its key goals include:
- Promoting awareness about sanitation, hygiene, health, and nutrition using indigenous knowledge and locally available resources
- Enhancing literacy, digital skills, employment awareness, and access to technology among women
- Educating women on financial literacy, online banking, digital payments, and government portals
- Supporting the development of the girl child and adolescents through awareness of gender equality and health services
- Addressing malnutrition, reproductive health, maternal well-being, and intergenerational health challenges
- Spreading awareness about Central and State Government schemes related to women and child welfare
Focus Areas and Targeted Sub-Themes Under the AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD
AICTE invites applications from teams that have delivered impactful interventions under the following sub-themes. Each theme reflects critical areas of women empowerment and social inclusion.
| Sub-Theme | Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Women and Adolescent Health | Nutrition, maternal mortality, reproductive health, mental health, prenatal and postnatal care |
| Self Defence | Safety training, confidence building, domestic violence awareness, workplace safety |
| Environment, Sanitation & Hygiene | Clean surroundings, water conservation, environmental hygiene |
| Literacy and Life Skills | Functional literacy, digital skills, reducing girl student dropout rates |
| Women Entrepreneurship | Financial security, credit access, SHGs, self-employment, innovation |
| Legal Awareness | Women’s rights, gender equality laws, workplace rights |
| Technology for Women | Digital tools, mobile apps, handicrafts, e-commerce support |
| Women Innovators (Rural/Urban) | Identifying and supporting women innovators, patent filing |
Award Benefits and Prize Structure
A total of 24 teams are selected as winners, with three teams rewarded under each sub-theme, making the award highly competitive and prestigious. The AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD offers both recognition and financial incentives to encourage institutions and teams to scale their initiatives further.
| Award Category | Prize Amount |
|---|---|
| Winner | ₹1,00,000 |
| First Runner-up | ₹75,000 |
| Second Runner-up | ₹50,000 |
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Participation in the AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD is open to teams from AICTE-approved technical institutions and deemed universities that meet the following criteria:
- Teams may include students, faculty members, or a combination of both
- The intervention must have been carried out within the last two years from the date of award announcement
- The project should demonstrate measurable impact on women empowerment or social development
- Maximum team size is 5 members, with at least 2 women members mandatory
Step-by-Step Guide to the Online Application Process
The application process for the AICTE-LILAVATI AWARD is conducted entirely online through the official portal.
- Visit the official signup page: https://lilavati.aicte-india.org/signup
- Enter the Permanent Institute ID (PID) and click “Get Details”
- Provide a valid email ID and set a password – Activate the account via the confirmation email.
- Log in using registered credentials – Fill Institute and Head of Institution (HOI) details, Complete Application Form I and submit.
- Proceed to Application Form II and create a new application, Select theme and category, add faculty and student details.
- Upload activity details (maximum 5 activities per theme), Save draft, preview, and submit the final application
Documents Required for Submission
Applicants must upload the following documents in the prescribed formats:
- Geotagged photographs of activities (PDF, max 5 MB)
- Proof of recognition or appreciation letters (PDF, max 5 MB)
- Activity photographs with geotagging (PDF, max 5 MB)
- Media coverage or press clippings (PDF, max 5 MB)
- High-resolution video (4–5 minutes, max 150 MB)
- Signed and stamped declaration form (Annexure-I)
