ANUBHAV AWARDS SCHEME (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance)

Context: On the directions of the Prime Minister of India, DOPPW had launched an online platform entitled ‘Anubhav Portal’ for sharing experiences of retiring/retired Central Government employees while working with the Government.

ANUBHAV Award

• About: It is a means for retiring employees to showcase significant achievements made during their service period. 
• It also provides them with an opportunity to convey information related to contribution in enhancing the effectiveness of the various Government policies.
• Launch: March 2015
• Conferred by: Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare
• Objective: It is envisaged that this culture of leaving notes by retirees will become the foundation stone of good governance and administrative reforms in future.
• Categories: 20.
• Cash award:  Rs. 10,000/- a Medal.
• ANUBHAV Awards Portal: It provides a Platform to retiring Government Employees for sharing their experiences while working in different Ministries/Departments of the Government of India.