National Anubhav Awards
Why in News?
The National Anubhav Awards are in the news because Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh conferred the 9th National Anubhav Awards (2026) to 15 selected superannuated employees on August 17, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Nodal Ministry & Department
- Ministry: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
- Department: Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW).
- Institutional Memory: To preserve the "tacit knowledge" and operational insights of retiring officials.
- Good Governance: To utilize candid feedback from retirees for administrative reforms and better policy-making.
- Nation Building: To channelise the decades-long expertise of senior citizens as a national asset.
The Anubhav Portal
- Launch: Initiated in March 2015 under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Function: A secure online platform where employees submit structured essays (up to 5,000 words) regarding administrative breakthroughs, innovations, or process streamlining.
- Target Group: Retiring or retired employees of the Central Government, Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), and 12 Public Sector Banks.
- Timeline: Eligible personnel must submit their write-ups within 8 months prior to retirement or up to 3 years post-retirement.
- Screening: Submissions undergo strict multi-tier departmental validation before being publicly hosted on the Anubhav Portal.
Award Structure & Rewards
- Categories: Divided into two brackets—5 National Anubhav Awards and 10 Jury Certificates.
- Anubhav Award Prize: Includes a medal, a certificate of citation, and a cash reward of ₹10,000.
- Jury Certificate Prize: Conveys a medal and an official appreciation certificate.
Major Focus Sectors (2026 Awards)
The 2026 awardees were primarily recognized for their field innovations in critical government projects:
The 2026 awardees were primarily recognized for their field innovations in critical government projects:
- Smooth execution of Passport Seva Kendras.
- Simplification and reform of outdated rules.
- Technological adaptation in public accounting and administration.
- Extensive energy conservation drives.
Co-located Welfare Initiatives
The ceremony was integrated with a broader pension welfare ecosystem, featuring:
The ceremony was integrated with a broader pension welfare ecosystem, featuring:
- 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop to assist upcoming retirees with pension clearances.
- Release of the new Handbook on Pension Mitra.
- Launch of guidelines for the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 5.0.
