2025 National Anubhav Awards: Honoring Public Service Impact

The National Anubhav Awards Scheme recognizes the contributions of retiring and retired government employees by encouraging them to share their valuable experiences and insights. The initiative is spearheaded by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, Government of India.

Background

Launched in March 2015, following the directions of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.
The platform ‘Anubhav’ allows retiring/retired government employees to share their experiences and significant achievements made during their service period.
The platform contributes to the creation of institutional memory by preserving replicable ideas and suggestions, which can help in future governance challenges.
Since inception, 59 Anubhav Awards and 19 Jury Certificates have been awarded.

Significance

Institutional Memory : The initiative aims to create a repository of experiences and insights that can serve as valuable lessons for future governance.
Encouragement for Retired Employees : By recognizing outstanding contributions, the scheme motivates retired employees to reflect on their service and share their knowledge, fostering a culture of learning and improvement within the government.

For the year 2025, the awards will recognize contributions in 15 categories:

Accounts
Admin work
Good Governance
Government process re-engineering
Information Technology
Research
Simplification of procedures
Learning from Failures
Public Dealing
Contribution to field work
Development of personal traits
Disclosure of experiences
Instances of strength, valor, bravery
Constructive feedback or suggestions
Any other category decided by the Committee

Award Categories and Distribution

5 best write-ups will be selected for the Anubhav Awards.
10 Jury Certificates will be awarded to other outstanding write-ups to encourage wider participation.
Awards will be conferred by the Hon’ble MOS (PP) at a national event.

Key Features of the 2025 Scheme

Eligibility

For the first time, the scheme allows employees from Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs), including Public Sector Banks, to submit their write-ups.
This expansion aims to enrich the Anubhav Portal with diverse experiences and best practices from the vibrant Public Sector.
The time limit for pensioners to submit their write-ups has been extended from one year to three years post-retirement, providing more flexibility for participation.

Award Details

Each Anubhav Awardee will receive

Medal
Certificate
Cash prize of Rs. 10,000

Jury Certificate Winners will receive:

Medal
Certificate
Travel allowance (TA) and accommodation will be provided for the awardee and one accompanying person attending the award ceremony in New Delhi.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	The National Anubhav Awards Scheme recognizes the contributions of retiring and retired government employees by encouraging them to share their valuable experiences and insights.
Background	– Launched in March 2015 by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions. – Provides a platform ‘Anubhav’ for retiring/retired government employees to share their experiences and insights.
Significance	– Aims to create institutional memory by preserving valuable experiences for future governance challenges. – Encourages retired employees to share their knowledge and contribute to government learning.
Anubhav Awards History	– 59 Anubhav Awards and 19 Jury Certificates awarded since inception.
2025 Award Categories	1. Accounts 2. Admin work 3. Good Governance 4. Government process re-engineering 5. Information Technology 6. Research 7. Simplification of procedures 8. Learning from Failures 9. Public Dealing 10. Contribution to field work 11. Development of personal traits 12. Disclosure of experiences 13. Instances of strength, valor, bravery 14. Constructive feedback or suggestions 15. Any other category decided by the Committee
Eligibility for 2025	– Open to Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) employees, including Public Sector Banks. – Write-ups can be submitted within 3 years post-retirement (extended from 1 year).
Award Distribution	– 5 Anubhav Awards for the best write-ups. – 10 Jury Certificates for outstanding write-ups. – Awards conferred by the Hon’ble MOS (PP) at a national event.
Award Details Anubhav Awardees	– Medal – Certificate – Rs. 10,000 cash prize
Jury Certificate Winners	– Medal – Certificate – TA and accommodation for attending the ceremony in New Delhi.
Purpose	Fosters a culture of learning and improvement within the government by sharing knowledge from retiring/retired employees.