Dr. Jitendra Singh to confer National Anubhav Awards 2026 at - 16th August 2026 - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions - Gazette Notification PDF

Executive Summary The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will organize the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop on August 17, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Presided over by Dr. Jitendra Singh, the event aims to recognize the contributions of retired employees and provide guidance on retirement benefit processes. Key deliverables include the release of the "Pension Mitra" handbook and guidelines for the 5th Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign.

Key Points / Main Content

National Anubhav Awards Scheme 2026

• Dr. Jitendra Singh will confer awards to 15 selected awardees for their contributions to nation-building projects, including Passport Seva Kendra, rule formulation, technological adaptation, and energy conservation.
• The ‘Anubhav’ platform serves as a forum for retiring and retired employees from the Central Government, 12 Public Sector Banks, and Central Public Sector Enterprises to share their professional experiences.

Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop

• The 60th PRC Workshop is organized for retiring Government of India employees, primarily those posted in the National Capital Region (NCR).
• The workshop focuses on providing essential information regarding the processes required for the timely payment of retirement benefits.

New Releases and Initiatives

• The event will feature the official release of the "Handbook on Pension Mitra."
• Guidelines for the "Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 5" will be launched to streamline pension requirements.

Bank Exhibition

• A dedicated exhibition will feature 17 Pension Disbursing Banks.
• Participating banks will showcase specialized products and services designed specifically for retiring employees.

Impact Analysis

Retiring Government Employees (primarily NCR-based) Impact They will receive direct guidance on administrative processes to ensure their retirement benefits are paid without delay and gain access to specialized banking services. Action Required Attend the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop and visit the Bank Exhibition to understand available products and procedural requirements.

National Anubhav Awardees Impact Fifteen individuals will receive national recognition for their significant contributions to government administration and nation-building. Action Required Attend the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony to receive their awards from the Minister of State.

Pension Disbursing Banks (17 participating institutions) Impact Banks are provided a platform to directly engage with their target demographic and showcase services tailored to pensioners. Action Required Set up displays and represent their institutions at the Bank Exhibition organized at Vigyan Bhawan.

Retired Employees of Central Government, PSBs, and CPSEs Impact They benefit from the "Anubhav" platform for experience sharing and the upcoming Nation-wide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5. Action Required Review the newly released Handbook on Pension Mitra and adhere to the guidelines issued for the DLC Campaign 5.