Ashok Rokade, founder and president of the Jeevanmukti Seva Sanstha and White Army Sanstha, which gives away the award, said in a statement that the announcement has been made on the occasion of the organisation's 24th foundation day.
The award comprises a shawl, Sriphal, and a memento, which will be presented to Shinde on December 25 in Mumbai, the statement said.