The Tamil Nadu government has called for applications for the Avvaiyar Award from suitable candidates who have been doing appreciable service for the welfare and development of women.
In a statement released here, Collector S. Suresh Kumar has said that the aspirants should have been constantly striving to improve the lot of women. They should also be promoting the cause of women through language, arts or culture.
The aspirants who have completed 18 years of age and are residing in Tamil Nadu could submit the applications at the office of the Social Welfare Officer in Semmandalam here before January 19.