The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) organized a workshop on the National Anubhav Awards Scheme 2025 at CSOI, Vinay Marg, under the chairmanship of Secretary (Pension). The event brought together Anubhav Nodal Officers from various Ministries/Departments, 12 Public Sector Banks, and Central Public Sector Enterprises to discuss best practices and enhance participation in the scheme.
Overview of the Anubhav Awards Scheme
Promoting Institutional Memory
Sh. Dhrubajyoti Sengupta, Joint Secretary (Pension), provided a comprehensive overview of the National Anubhav Awards Scheme, emphasizing its inclusivity and customized marking system. He urged nodal officers to encourage retiring employees to submit their experiences on the Anubhav Portal, a platform designed to capture valuable insights from retiring government employees. These write-ups contribute to institutional memory and support nation-building by preserving expertise for future generations.
Key Contributions from Stakeholders
Sharing Best Practices
The workshop featured insights from prominent speakers. Sh. Mohammad Jamshed, Ex-Member (Traffic), Railway Board and an Anubhav Awardee 2023, highlighted the scheme’s role in creating a repository of knowledge that strengthens governance. He emphasized how the Anubhav Portal serves as a tool for knowledge transfer and administrative excellence.
Sh. Anil Kumar B, Sr. Head, Personnel, VSSC, ISRO, shared innovative initiatives by the Department of Space to promote quality submissions. These efforts have significantly boosted participation, setting a benchmark for other departments. Similarly, Ms. Roopa Srinivasan, Member (Finance), Railway Board, outlined steps taken by the Ministry of Railways to streamline processes and increase awareness about the scheme among employees.
| Stakeholder | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Sh. Dhrubajyoti Sengupta | Emphasized inclusivity and urged submission of write-ups |
| Sh. Mohammad Jamshed | Highlighted role in institutional memory and nation-building |
| Sh. Anil Kumar B | Shared innovative initiatives by Department of Space |
| Ms. Roopa Srinivasan | Outlined Railways’ efforts to streamline Anubhav processes |
Expanding the Scheme’s Reach
Engaging Public Sector Banks
Sh. V. Srinivas, Secretary (Pension), discussed recent initiatives to broaden the scope of the Anubhav Awards Scheme. He cited inspirational write-ups received on the portal and urged nodal officers to address pending submissions in the ‘Yet to Publish’ category. The active participation of Public Sector Banks was a highlight, with representatives expressing keen interest and raising queries, which were promptly addressed by the Secretary.
Significance for Governance
Building a Knowledge Repository
The National Anubhav Awards Scheme is a pivotal initiative to document the experiences of retiring employees, ensuring their expertise contributes to administrative efficiency and policy formulation. By encouraging submissions to the Anubhav Portal, the DOPPW aims to create a robust institutional memory that supports transparent and effective governance.
Key Highlights
- Workshop held by DOPPW for the National Anubhav Awards Scheme 2025.
- Encouraged retiring employees to submit write-ups on the Anubhav Portal for institutional memory.
- Public Sector Banks showed keen interest in the scheme.
- Innovative initiatives shared by Department of Space and Ministry of Railways.
- Focus on clearing pendency in the ‘Yet to Publish’ category.
- Scheme supports nation-building by preserving expertise for future governance.