ANUBHAV Awards Scheme, 2024

The ANUBHAV Awards Scheme, initiated by the Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DoPPW), is an innovative platform for recognizing the contributions made by retired officials to nation-building during their tenure in government service. Launched in 2015 under the guidance of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, the scheme is a step towards documenting India’s administrative history through written narratives by retired Central Government employees.

Key Features of the Scheme

• Objective: To acknowledge and honour the valuable contributions and experiences of retired government employees.
• Eligibility: Retiring Central Government employees/pensioners can participate by submitting their ‘Anubhav’ write-ups 8 months before retirement and up to 1 year after their retirement.
• Submission Period: Write-ups submitted from 31st July 2023 to 31st March 2024, will be considered for the 2024 awards.
• Awards: The scheme offers 05 ANUBHAV Awards and 10 Jury Certificates annually.
• Outreach and Participation: The DoPPW has launched an outreach campaign to encourage broad participation, including knowledge-sharing sessions and coordination with ministries and departments​​​.

Significance and Impact

• Documenting Administrative History: The scheme helps in creating a repository of experiences that can serve as a foundation for good governance and administrative reforms.
• Sharing Wisdom: It provides a national forum for the retirees to share their experiences and insights, fostering a culture of learning and reflection.
• Recognition: Acknowledging the unsung heroes of the government machinery, it boosts morale and encourages a sense of ownership and pride among the retirees.

Recent Developments

• As of now, 54 ANUBHAV Awards have been conferred since the inception of the scheme.
• The latest award ceremony took place on 23rd October 2023, where 05 Anubhav Awards and 10 Jury Certificates were presented.
• The DoPPW has been actively involved in grievance redressal, with over 72,110 grievances resolved and significant improvements in the redressal time​.

Important Questions Related to Exams

1. When was the ANUBHAV Awards Scheme initiated?
a) 2010
b) 2015
c) 2020
d) 2023

2. What is the primary objective of the ANUBHAV Awards Scheme?
a) To provide financial assistance to retirees
b) To acknowledge and honour the experiences of retired government employees
c) To offer re-employment opportunities to retired personnel
d) To conduct annual social gatherings for retirees

3. Who is eligible to participate in the ANUBHAV Awards Scheme?
a) All Indian citizens
b) Only currently serving Central Government employees
c) Retiring Central Government employees/pensioners
d) State Government employees

4. How many ANUBHAV Awards and Jury Certificates are offered annually?
a) 3 Awards and 5 Jury Certificates
b) 10 Awards and 15 Jury Certificates
c) 5 Awards and 10 Jury Certificates
d) 8 Awards and 12 Jury Certificates

5. What is the submission period for the ANUBHAV Awards Scheme 2024?
a) 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023
b) 31st July 2023 to 31st March 2024
c) 1st April 2023 to 31st December 2024
d) 1st June 2023 to 30th April 2024

6. What is the significance of the ANUBHAV Awards Scheme in terms of governance?
a) Increases government revenue
b) Creates a repository of experiences for good governance and administrative reforms
c) Reduces the workload of current employees
d) Promotes international diplomacy

7. How many ANUBHAV Awards have been conferred since the inception of the scheme till 2023?
a) 25
b) 40
c) 54
d) 60

8. When was the latest ANUBHAV Award ceremony held?
a) 23rd October 2022
b) 23rd October 2023
c) 23rd October 2024
d) 23rd October 2025

9. Which department is primarily responsible for the ANUBHAV Awards Scheme?
a) Department of Personnel and Training
b) Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Home Affairs

10. What types of submissions are eligible for the ANUBHAV Awards?
a) Financial reports
b) Government policy proposals
c) ‘Anubhav’ write-ups
d) Art and craft creations

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