Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration

Description
The scheme "Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration" was launched by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms DPAR , Union Territory of Puducherry. The scheme aims to recognize outstanding and exemplary performance by a team of officials under the Union Territory of Puducherry for achievements of initiatives and projects whose qualitative and quantitative outcomes/results are of very high order and which have benefitted a large number of citizens. The applications for this scheme are accepted by the Secretary to the Government Administrative Reforms Wing , Chief Secretariat, Puducherry-605001.

Exclusions
• Self-nomination will summarily be rejected at an early stage itself.
• Canvassing in any form at any point of time will not be entertained and such departments or organizations will be debarred as may be decided by the Chief Secretary.

Benefits
• The award carries a Commendation Scroll and a Cash Award of ₹10,00,000/- each.
• Two such awards are given: one each for Departments’ and Organizations/Institutions’ categories.
• The award carries a Commendation Scroll and a Cash Award of ₹5,00,000/- each.
• Two such awards are given: one each for Departments’ and Organizations/Institutions’ categories.
• The amount of the cash award can be varied by the Government from time to time subject to the availability of funds.
• The Government reserves the right not to present an Award in any year.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must represent one of the following:
2. a) A Local Body under the UT of Puducherry.
3. b) An Autonomous Body under the UT of Puducherry.
4. c) A Corporation under the UT of Puducherry.
5. d) An Agency under the UT of Puducherry.
6. e) A Public Sector Undertaking under the UT of Puducherry.
7. f) A Government Department under the UT of Puducherry.
8. - The applicant must be nominated only through the Administrative Secretary.
9. - The applicant must submit an application that contains the recommendation of the Departmental Committee.
10. - The applicant must propose achievements of initiatives and projects whose qualitative and quantitative outcomes/results are of very high order and which have benefitted a large number of citizens.
11. - The application should be made for rewardable work done during the previous one calendar year as on the date of nomination.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The application should be submitted in the prescribed format, ensuring it clearly mentions the approving authority with relevant details.
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Step 1: The application should be submitted in the prescribed format, ensuring it clearly mentions the approving authority with relevant details.

Step 2: Step 2: The applicant must prepare a narrative of the project/initiative (not more than 2,500 words) clearly bringing out the background, priorities, strategies adopted, innovative method used, period of implementation, outcome, exceptional achiev…
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Step 2: The applicant must prepare a narrative of the project/initiative (not more than 2,500 words) clearly bringing out the background, priorities, strategies adopted, innovative method used, period of implementation, outcome, exceptional achievements, sustainability, and replicability. The application must include supporting documents like field photographs (maximum 10) and flow charts detailing uniqueness and success story of the initiatives.

Step 3: Step 3: The Administrative Secretary of the Department must constitute a Departmental Committee to shortlist and verify facts before forwarding nominations. The application should be submitted along with the recommendation of the Departmental Comm…
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Step 3: The Administrative Secretary of the Department must constitute a Departmental Committee to shortlist and verify facts before forwarding nominations. The application should be submitted along with the recommendation of the Departmental Committee and a document of proof for approval from the Administrative Secretary. Nominating authorities are requested to forward nominations if the initiatives/accomplishments are truly innovative, extraordinary, and outstanding in nature.

Step 4: Step 4: The nomination must be made ONLY in the format prescribed (in soft and hard copy) and mailed directly by Registered Post/Speed Post and email directly to the Secretary to the Government (Administrative Reforms Wing), Chief Secretariat, Pud…
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Step 4: The nomination must be made ONLY in the format prescribed (in soft and hard copy) and mailed directly by Registered Post/Speed Post and email directly to the Secretary to the Government (Administrative Reforms Wing), Chief Secretariat, Puducherry-605001. The corresponding Email Address is [email protected].

Step 5: Step 1: Screening and Shortlisting of Nominations
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The Screening Committee shall screen the applications in the first stage, considering, among other things, the efforts, impact/outcomes, constraints, sustainability, and scope for replication.
The Committee may conduct spot studies wherever required and will endeavor to shortlist sufficient nominations for consideration of the Empowered Committee with specific recommendations.

Step 6: Step 2: Consideration by the Empowered Committee
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The recommendations made by the Screening Committee shall be considered by an Empowered Committee.
The Empowered Committee may ask the nominees to make a presentation on their respective projects/works if required, and it would take into account the study reports and make its recommendations for the approval of the Chief Minister.
Note: The Chief Secretary may permit a one-stage selection process through the Empowered Committee if the number of applications is less.
Receipt of nomination: 15th June.
Recommendation by Screening Committee: 7th July.
Recommendation by Empowered Committee: 31st July.
Announcement and Distribution of Awards: 25th August.
Note: In case of insufficient nominations, the receipt of nominations may be extended.

Required Documents
• Recommendation Of The Departmental Committee.
• A Write-Up (Including An Executive Summary).
• Supporting Documents Like Field Photograph (Maximum 10).
• Flow Charts Detailing Uniqueness And Success Story Of The Initiatives.
• Document Of Proof For Approval From The Administrative Secretary.
• Supporting Documents Attached, Not More Than 5 (Five) Pages (Supporting documents attached with the nomination form).
• A Descriptive Note Of Not More Than 150 Words (Required for exceptional achievements in substantiation of each chosen/ticked outcome listed in the application form).
• Details Of Audit/Measurement/Verification By Any Independent Agency For A Reality Check Of Envisaged And Realized Benefits And Outcomes (If the project/initiative has been audited/measured/verified).
• Brief Details Of Awards Received Earlier By The Nominee Departments/Organisations/Institutions (If the initiative/nominee was a winner of any Award, details not more than 100 words).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If our institution is a Public Sector Undertaking, Local Body, or Autonomous Body, are we eligible to be nominated for this recognition scheme instituted by the Government of Puducherry?
A: Yes, all Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Local Bodies, Autonomous Bodies, Corporations, and Agencies under the Government of Puducherry are eligible for consideration.
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Q: What is the required process for submitting a nomination, and can the department or organization nominate itself directly for the award consideration?
A: Nominations must be made exclusively through the Administrative Secretary; self-nomination by the Departments, Organizations, or Institutions themselves will be summarily rejected.
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Q: For the purpose of submission, what specific timeframe or duration should the initiatives or accomplishments being nominated for this award cover?
A: The rewardable work should have been done during the previous one calendar year as measured on the date the nomination is submitted.
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Q: Should the projects and initiatives that we submit demonstrate a measurable impact and clearly illustrate how they have benefited the public?
A: Yes, the projects must demonstrate achievements whose qualitative and quantitative outcomes or results are of a very high order and which have benefited a large number of citizens.
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Q: Is it required that all individuals applying for this financial assistance scheme for professional development be citizens of India?
A: Yes, to avail of the financial assistance under the Government of Puducherry Grant of Stipend to Junior Advocates Scheme Rules, 2020, the applicant must mandatorily be a citizen of India.
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Q: Besides holding Indian citizenship, what are the specific residency and educational prerequisites required to qualify for this particular professional stipend?
A: The applicant must be a native by birth or a continuous resident of the Union territory of Puducherry for five years who has pursued a Law degree in any Government Law College.
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Q: What specific legal qualifications, registrations, and certifications must an individual possess to be considered a "Junior Advocate" eligible for the stipend?
A: A &quot;Junior Advocate&quot; must be a Law Graduate who has enrolled in the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and passed the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).
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Q: Are there any restrictions based on the age of the applicant that determine whether they are eligible to receive the stipulated financial assistance?
A: Yes, applicants must be Junior Advocates as defined in the rules and must not be above 30 years of age to be eligible for the scheme.
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Q: Are selected applicants required to adhere to specific mandatory duties and professional commitments while they are receiving the monthly financial support?
A: Yes, the applicant shall comply with Rule 6 of these rules, which specifies mandatory duties such as regularly attending Free legal aid camps and assisting the Courts as an Intern during the period of financial assistance.
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Q: What is the minimum required overall service duration an individual must have completed within the police department to be eligible for the award nomination?
A: The nominee for the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training must have completed a minimum of five years of service in the police department.
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Q: Is there a requirement regarding the minimum continuous service length necessary specifically within the current police training institution by the date of consideration?
A: Yes, only those officers who have completed a minimum of two years of service in the training institute continuously as on the 1st of April of the year of consideration can be nominated.
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Q: What is the required total cumulative experience one must possess working across all training institutes to be eligible for nomination?
A: The total length of service in one training institute or multiple training institutes should not be less than 3 years.
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Q: Are there any specific requirements regarding the nominee's professional record concerning pending inquiries or periods of active punishment?
A: No Judicial Proceedings or Departmental Enquiry should be in pendency, nor should any period of punishment be in currency at the time of considering the nomination for the award.
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Q: What standard of grading is mandatory in the Annual Confidential Reports for the preceding five years to meet the eligibility requirements?
A: The Annual Confidential Report grading must be ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very good’ in 3 years out of the last 5 years and ‘Good’ in the remaining 2 years.
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