The state government identifies an individual from the general public residing in the state who has made outstanding contributions in the fields of human rights protection, social justice, and national integration, and who has been consistently engaged in these areas. On the occasion of Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniversary on January 5, the state government publicly honors this individual with the Guru Gobind Singh National Unity Award, which includes a cash prize of one lakh rupees and a certificate of appreciation. This scheme was initiated by the state government in 2001. A budget allocation of 2.00 lakh rupees is made annually for this purpose, as in previous years.