EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION AWARD
2012
Ajit Balaji Joshi, IAS
(Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh)
For conceptualizing a software programme to eliminate duplication of names in the voter’s list and making use of available technology to increase efficiency
Jyotsna Sitling, IFS
(Joint Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India)
For involving the local community to clear tons of waste, dumped by pilgrims, at the ecologically fragile Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve
Armstrong Pame, IAS
(Joint Secretary (TA & Hills), Manipur)
For involving tribal community volunteers to build a 100-km road between Tamenglong and Haflong in Manipur without any government help
Anil Swarup, IAS
Anil Swarup, IAS (Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India)
For evolving the concept and implementing the ambitious Rashtriya Swasthya Bima-Yojana a health insurance scheme for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
2013
J. S. Deepak, IAS
(Secretary, Department of Electronics & Information Technology)
For successfully conducting 3G auctions, using state-of-the-art custom-built technology through a smooth, fair, transparent and participant-friendly process that fetched more than three times the targeted revenue for the Government
Dr. Amarjit Singh, IAS
(Special Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation)
For successfully implementing the Safe Motherhood and child Survival Programme through an efficient public-private partnership in the public health sector
Abhayanand, IPS
(DGP, Bihar Police)
For contributing successful policing initiatives such as speedy trial and formation of Special auxiliary Police from among retired army officers, thereby tremendously improving law and order in Bihar
2014
Dr. Shrikar Pardeshi, IAS
(Director, Prime Minister’s Office)
For his unique initiative in Maharashtra that launched e-registration of properties from developer’s office to bring convenience, transparency and speed in realty deals.
Dr. Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary, IAS
(District Magistrate, Udhampur)
For ensuring security of life and socio-economic betterment of people in remote areas in Jammu & Kashmir.
K. N. Kumar, IAS
(Principal Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Meghalaya)
For successfully implementing his vision to move the state of Meghalaya ‘from dependence to self-sufficiency’ in the production of fresh fish leading to a major impact on the livelihoods and State GDP
Amitabh Kumar, IRS
(Joint Director General, Shipping, Ministry of Shipping)
For changing the orientation of tax administration from enforcement to tax payers’ service and for introducing several innovative schemes in the field of tax administration
2015
Dr. S. Vijayakumar, IAS
(Secretary, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu)
For successful contribution towards empowering persons with disabilities through participative inclusion in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, IAS
(Principal Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka)
For outstanding contribution towards women’s empowerment and developing measures to improve efficiency of public administration.
Jigmet Takpa, IFS
(Director, Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency, Government of J&K)
For successfully implementing biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihood improvement programmes in the Ladakh region.
R. S. Nayak, Engineer
(Executive Engineer (Civil), Corporation of the City of Belgaum, Government of Karnataka)
For outstanding contribution in developing and improving civic amenities, serving to provide an exemplary model on sustainable ground water utilisation for the nation as a whole
Ajay Singhal, IRRS
(Engineer-in-Charge, International Satellite Monitoring Earth Station, Jalna, Government of Maharashtra)
For successfully overseeing the initiative on spectrum monitoring and licence administration, ensuring violation-free usage of the satellite spectrum in India
2016
SHRI O P SINGH, IPS
(Director General, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF))
For successfully leading the disaster relief operations during unprecedented floods in J&K and Chennai and earthquake in Nepal revamping security apparatus of major airports in the country
SHRI SAURABH KUMAR, IRS
(Managing Director, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), Ministry Of Power )
For unparallel achievements in the energy efficiency sector
SHRI SANJAY KUMAR, IFS
(Deputy Inspector General, National Tiger Conservation Authority, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate change)
For outstanding contribution towards environment protection, wildlife Conservation and sustainable livelihood
K BALAMURUGAN, IFS
(Regional Passport officer, Chennai )
For outstanding contribution in public service
2018
Shri Harssh Poddar, IPS
(Deputy Commissioner of Police - Nagpur, Maharashtra)
For evolving community-based policing to achieve impactful results in crime prevention
Shri R Krishnamurthi, IRS
(Commissioner, Income Tax (Systems), New Delhi)
For revolutionising filing of ITRs in India by computerisation and modernising tax administration
Shri U Sagayam, IAS
(Vice-Chairman, Science City, Chennai)
For his fearless battle against the mining mafia and ensuring free and fair elections under the most difficult circumstances
2019
Ms. RUBY AHLUWALIA, IRAS
(Director General, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF))
For successfully leading the disaster relief operations during unprecedented floods in J&K and Chennai and earthquake in Nepal revamping security apparatus of major airports in the country
SHRI UMAKANT UMARAO, IAS
(Managing Director, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), Ministry Of Power )
For unparallel achievements in the energy efficiency sector
