KARMASHREE- The Chief Minister's Award For Excellence In Public Administration

In order to acknowledge, recognize and reward the extraordinary exemplary and innovative work done by the officers of the State Govt., a scheme, "KARMASHREE" the Chief Minister's award for excellence in public administration has been instituted.
The award will be given for Innovation in Public Administration and outstanding implementation of Govt. schemes, policies and programmes. Officers of State Governments individually or as a group will be eligible for the award. Not more than 3 (three) officers including the applicant will be allowed in a group. There would be a total of 10 (ten) awards and shall consist of a "Citation". The award will be given every year.

The CM Awards are given in the following categories:

1. e-Governance Initiatives
2. Replication of the Best Policy in the Government
3. New Initiative/ an innovative step of efficient and transparent execution of schemes/programmes of the State/Center.
   

There are three committees constituted for finalizing the name of the awardee:

1. Screening Committee: The screening Committee shall examine the applications and place them before the Expert Committee.
2. Expert Committee: Expert Committee will assess the initiatives based on the presentation of the initiatives and conduct a spot study (if necessary) of the initiatives shortlisted by the Screening Committee. The shortlisted initiatives would be placed before the State Level Committee.
3. State Level Committee: State Level Committee will shortlist the applications/initiative for making recommendations to the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Assam for the final selection of Awards.
   

Selection for the award will be on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Innovativeness
2. Sustainability
3. Up scalability
4. Impact on the overall service delivery system
5. Improvement in efficiency and effectiveness in administration or governance
6. Social, economic, or other benefits from the initiative
7. Improved transparency and objectivity in the process
8. Any other criteria which may be decided by the Screening Committee and Selection Committee
9. Officers of State Government individually or as a group will be eligible for the award. Not more than 4 (four) officials (maximum) including the applicant will be allowed in a group.

Note 01: For the nomination of the Award for implementation of the Priority Programme, it has to be from a District/ Implementing Unit.
Note 02: For the nomination of the Award for Innovation, it has to be from a Department Organization of the State Government/ Districts.