10th National Anubhav Awards 2025 Presented to Retired Officials from Central Government, CPSEs & PSBs for Outstanding Public Service.
Awards
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (MoPPG&P) has recently announced the 10th National Anubhav Awards 2025, scheduled for August 18, 2025, at a national-level ceremony in New Delhi. The awards recognize retiring and retired employees—spanning the Central Government, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), and Public Sector Banks (PSBs)—who have documented outstanding work experiences via the Anubhav Portal, enriching institutional memory and future governance.
- For the first time, eligibility has been expanded beyond Central Government personnel to include employees of CPSEs and PSBs. This broader coverage recognizes their role in nation-building and encourages participation from a wider public-sector spectrum.
- The 2025 edition saw a record 1,459 write-ups submitted from 42 Ministries, Departments, and Organisations, a significant increase from just 30 submissions in the previous year, highlighting growing engagement with the initiative.
- A two-tier evaluation process has selected 5 Anubhav Awardees, who will be honored with a medal, certificate, and a â‚ą10,000 cash prize, and 10 Jury Certificate recipients, who will receive a medal and certificate.
Main Point :- (i) The 2025 Anubhav Awardees comprise distinguished retired officials including Hukum Singh Meena, Additional Secretary, Department of Land Resources; Shalini Kacker, Chief General Manager, State Bank of India (SBI); M. Venkatesan, Officer on Special Duty to the Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO); O. Virupakshappa, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices; and Saju P.K, Head Constable, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
(ii) In addition, Jury Certificates have been awarded to ten notable retirees representing diverse departments such as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Department of Space, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), and various security forces, recognising their valuable contributions and service.
(iii) Launched in 2015 via the Anubhav Portal, the scheme embodies the Government’s commitment to preserving the institutional wisdom of retiring employees. By documenting their experiences, the initiative strengthens governance practices and serves as a valuable resource for administrative reform.
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