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The Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration

The scheme aims to reward innovation and governance excellence, this scheme provides recognition and a ₹20,00,000 incentive to districts and organizations.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Benefits: | - A trophy is awarded to the selected district/organization once annually. | - Scroll (certificate of recognition). | - Financial incentive of ₹20,00,000 per awardee. | - The incentive amount is to be used for project implementation or bridging resource gaps in public welfare. | - A letter of appreciation was issued to contributing officers; included in the Performance Appraisal Dossier. | Mode of Disbursement | - The trophy and scroll are physically presented. | - Financial incentives are transferred to the awarded district/organization. | - On the occasion of Civil Services Day (around 21 April). | - One-time award; funds must be utilized for public welfare purposes.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a District, Central Government Organization, State Government Organization, or Implementing Unit.; The applicant should have implemented the project between 1 April 2020 and 30 September 2022.; The applicant should demonstrate measurable outcomes across governance, qualitative, and quantitative parameters.; The applicant should provide evidence of innovation, sustainability, and replicability.; The applicant should ensure citizen participation (Jan Bhagidari) in the implementation.; The applicant should be represented by an incumbent officer.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

When was the scheme launched?

The scheme was launched in 2006 and has been restructured periodically to enhance governance outcomes.

Who is eligible to apply for these awards?

Districts, central government organizations, state government organizations, and implementing units are eligible to apply.

What are the key evaluation parameters for the awards?

Applications are evaluated based on governance, qualitative, and quantitative parameters.

What is the financial incentive provided under the award?

The award includes a financial incentive of ₹20,00,000 along with a trophy and a scroll.

How should the incentive amount be utilized?

The incentive amount must be used for project implementation or bridging resource gaps in public welfare.

How can applications be submitted for the award?

Applications must be submitted online in the prescribed format with all required documents.

Who can represent the applicant organization or district?

Only an incumbent officer or an authorized representative can submit and represent the application.

What is the eligible time period for project implementation?

The project should have been implemented between 1 April 2020 and 30 September 2022.

What categories are covered under this scheme?

The scheme covers categories like water, health, education, aspirational districts, and innovation.

What is required for the innovation category?

The innovation category requires evidence of impact, sustainability, and a replication toolkit.

What is the process of evaluation for the applications?

Applications go through multi-stage evaluation including screening, presentations, and field verification.

Why is Jan Bhagidari important in this scheme?

Jan Bhagidari is important as it reflects citizen participation and strengthens governance outcomes.

Who gives the final approval for the awards?

The final approval for the awards is given by the Prime Minister of India.