Sarkari Yojana
The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration
About The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, runs “The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration” to recognize and reward extraordinary, innovative and impactful work by districts, organizations and civil servants in public administration, with emphasis on good governance, qualitative outcomes and last-mile service delivery.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances And Pensions
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a District, Central Government…
The applicant must be a District, Central Government Organization, State Government Organization, or Implementing Unit.
The applicant must have implemented the project between…
The applicant must have implemented the project between 1 April 2020 and 30 September 2022.
The applicant must demonstrate measurable outcomes across governance,…
The applicant must demonstrate measurable outcomes across governance, qualitative and quantitative parameters.
The applicant must provide evidence of innovation, sustainability…
The applicant must provide evidence of innovation, sustainability and replicability.
The applicant must show citizen participation (Jan Bhagidari)…
The applicant must show citizen participation (Jan Bhagidari) in the project's implementation.
The applicant must be represented by an incumbent…
The applicant must be represented by an incumbent officer.
Benefits Provided
The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Benefits:
A trophy is awarded to the selected district/organization…
A trophy is awarded to the selected district/organization once a year.
A scroll (certificate of recognition)
A scroll (certificate of recognition).
A financial incentive of ₹20,00,000 per awardee
A financial incentive of ₹20,00,000 per awardee.
The incentive amount must go towards project implementation…
The incentive amount must go towards project implementation or bridging resource gaps in public welfare.
Contributing officers receive a letter of appreciation, included…
Contributing officers receive a letter of appreciation, included in their Performance Appraisal Dossier. Mode of Disbursement
The trophy and scroll are presented in person
The trophy and scroll are presented in person.
The financial incentive is transferred to the awarded…
The financial incentive is transferred to the awarded district/organization.
Presentation takes place around Civil Services Day (around…
Presentation takes place around Civil Services Day (around 21 April).
It is a one-time award, and the funds…
It is a one-time award, and the funds must be used for public welfare purposes.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
An executive summary of the project
An executive summary of the project
A detailed project report (covering governance, qualitative and…
A detailed project report (covering governance, qualitative and quantitative aspects)
Supporting documents and evidence
Supporting documents and evidence
Field photographs (maximum 10)
Field photographs (maximum 10)
Flow charts and process documents
Flow charts and process documents
A short film (3–5 minutes)
A short film (3–5 minutes)
Beneficiary feedback details
Beneficiary feedback details
A sustainability plan and replication toolkit (for the…
A sustainability plan and replication toolkit (for the Innovation category)
An authorization letter from the incumbent officer
An authorization letter from the incumbent officer
An index of abbreviations and acronyms
An index of abbreviations and acronyms
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration through the online application process outlined below.
Submit the application online in the prescribed format
Submit the application online in the prescribed format.
Upload all required documents and supporting evidence
Upload all required documents and supporting evidence.
The screening committee carries out first-stage shortlisting
The screening committee carries out first-stage shortlisting.
The applicant may present the project, and feedback…
The applicant may present the project, and feedback is gathered from beneficiaries.
A second-stage screening follows, based on the presentation…
A second-stage screening follows, based on the presentation and feedback.
A Central Government team conducts a spot study
A Central Government team conducts a spot study.
The Expert Committee evaluates the applications and recommends…
The Expert Committee evaluates the applications and recommends shortlisted candidates.
The Empowered Committee reviews and finalizes the recommendations
The Empowered Committee reviews and finalizes the recommendations.
NOTE:
Applications are invited for schemes related to water, health, education, aspirational districts, or innovation.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.