Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary participated virtually in 21st Award Ceremony of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) in New Delhi today
Executive Summary
The Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, virtually attended the 21st Award Ceremony of the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) on August 20, 2026. The ceremony celebrated SPMCIL’s two decades of national service, focusing on its role in producing secure sovereign products and reinforcing India’s financial infrastructure. The event served to recognize the excellence, innovation, and dedication of employees and production units for the 2024-25 period.
Key Points / Main Content
Role and Mandate of SPMCIL
SPMCIL is a Schedule ‘A’ CPSE under the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, incorporated in 2006.
The Corporation is responsible for producing vital sovereign products, including secure currency, coinage, and passports.
It serves as the backbone of India’s financial and sovereign framework through its specialized production units.
Operational Infrastructure
The Corporation operates nine production units across the country.
The infrastructure consists of four mints, two currency presses, two security presses, and one dedicated paper mill.
Institutional Achievements and Governance
SPMCIL has successfully completed 20 years of service in maintaining national financial infrastructure.
Recent milestones have been achieved in productivity, quality, and corporate governance through modernization and transparency measures.
The Ministry of Finance continues to provide guidance to enhance efficiency and governance standards.
Awards and Recognition
Awards were presented to individuals and units for performance in productivity, environment and safety, energy conservation, and vigilance.
Recognition was also provided for knowledge and development and official language implementation.
The Security Paper Mill, Narmadapuram, was awarded the prestigious CMD Cup for exemplary performance.
Impact Analysis
SPMCIL Employees and OfficersImpact
Staff members are recognized for their commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation, which are identified as the pillars of the Corporation's success.
Action Required
Employees must continue to uphold high standards of professionalism and innovation to meet significant milestones in productivity and quality.
SPMCIL Production UnitsImpact
Units are evaluated on diverse performance metrics, with top performers receiving shields and the prestigious CMD Cup.
Action Required
Units must continue implementing modernization initiatives and strengthening compliance to meet the sovereign requirements of the nation.
Ministry of Finance / Department of Economic Affairs (DEA)Impact
The Ministry provides the governing framework and support necessary for SPMCIL to maintain its operational efficiency and sovereign role.
Action Required
The Ministry and DEA officials will continue to provide guidance and oversight to ensure the Corporation’s continued growth and adherence to transparency measures.
Key Entities Referenced
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL): A Schedule ‘A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) responsible for producing secure currency, coinage, passports, and other sovereign products for India.
Department of Economic Affairs (DEA): A department under the Ministry of Finance that oversees the mandate and operational achievements of SPMCIL.
Shri Pankaj Chaudhary: Union Minister of State for Finance who highlighted the Corporation’s role in strengthening India’s financial and sovereign infrastructure.
Security Paper Mill, Narmadapuram: A specific production unit of SPMCIL awarded the prestigious CMD Cup for exemplary performance in 2026.
Ministry of Finance
Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj
Chaudhary participated virtually in 21st Award
Ceremony of Security Printing and Minting
Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) in New
Delhi today
MoS Finance highlighted the Corporation’s role in producing
secure currency, coinage, passports, and other sovereign
products of national importance
Dedication, integrity, and innovation of employees remain the
pillars of SPMCIL’s success: Smt. Anu P. Mathai
SPMCIL has completed two decades of vital national service,
consistently delivering secure products that reinforce India’s
financial and sovereign infrastructure: Shri Amit Singla
Commitment and innovation of employees central to
achieving significant milestones in productivity, quality, and
corporate governance at SPMCIL: Shri Vijay Ranjan Singh
प्रव तथ: 20 AUG 2026 8:15PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary participated virtually in the 21st Award
Ceremony of Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) at its Corporate
Office in New Delhi today.
Smt. Anu P. Mathai, Additional Secretary and Member of the Board of SPMCIL; Shri Amit Singla, Joint
Secretary, from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance; and Shri Vijay Ranjan
Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SPMCIL, also participated along with senior officials of the
DEA and the SPMCIL.
The awards ceremony celebrated the SPMCIL’s proud tradition of recognising excellence, innovation, and
dedication among its officers and employees.In his video address, Shri Chaudhary commended SPMCIL’s vital contribution to strengthening India’s
financial and sovereign infrastructure. He highlighted the Corporation’s role in producing secure currency,
coinage, passports, and other sovereign products of national importance, and congratulated the awardees
for their outstanding performance and commitment to excellence.
In her address on the occasion, Smt. Mathai underlined the importance of SPMCIL’s nine production
units — four mints, two currency presses, two security presses, and one paper mill — as the backbone of
India’s financial and sovereign framework. She emphasised that the dedication, integrity, and innovation
of employees remain the pillars of SPMCIL’s success, and expressed confidence in the Corporation’s
continued growth under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance.In his address at the awards ceremony, Shri Amit Singla acknowledged SPMCIL’s operational
achievements and reiterated the Ministry’s support in enhancing efficiency and governance standards. He
also noted that since its incorporation in 2006, SPMCIL has completed two decades of vital national
service, consistently delivering secure products that reinforce India’s financial and sovereign
infrastructure.
Earlier in his welcome address, Shri Vijay Ranjan Singh highlighted the Corporation’s mandate as a
Schedule ‘A’ CPSE under the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. He emphasised
SPMCIL’s modernisation initiatives, strengthened compliance, and transparency measures, which have
enabled the Corporation to meet the sovereign requirements of the nation with professionalism and
integrity. He further noted that the commitment and innovation of employees across all units have been
central to achieving significant milestones in productivity, quality, and corporate governance.In addition to individual recognitions, SPMCIL units were awarded for best performance in diverse
areas such as productivity, environment and safety, energy conservation, knowledge and
development, vigilance, and official language implementation. The prestigious CMD Cup was
awarded to Security Paper Mill, Narmadapuram, for its exemplary performance.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks, expressing gratitude to the Chief Guest, dignitaries,
awardees, employees, and media representatives for their participation and support.
The 21st SPMCIL Award Ceremony reaffirmed the Corporation’s commitment to excellence,
professionalism, and service to the nation, while recognising the invaluable contributions of its employees
and units in advancing India’s financial and sovereign strength.
The list of awardees, including individual employees and units of SPMCIL for their extraordinary
performance, is below.
AWARD LIST FOR SHIELD OF UNITS 2026 (PERIOD 2024-25)
INDIVIDUAL AWARD LIST 2026
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