3 New Awards for Outstanding Works | 25 May 2022

The Council of Ministers, chaired by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the proposal to conduct 3 new awards Madhya Pradesh Gaurav Samman, Chief Minister's Excellence Award (for outstanding performance in government schemes) and Chief Minister's Excellence Award (for innovation).

The awards, approved by the Council of Ministers, will be given annually on 1st November, the foundation day of Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh Gaurav Samman-
- Citizens/institutions of the state will be given in different categories for the extraordinary work done by them.
- A total of 10 awards will be given annually.
- A prize money of Rs 5 lakh will be given per award.
- The prize money will be distributed equally if more than one person is eligible in the same jurisdiction or category.
- Only the natives of Madhya Pradesh will be able to apply.
Chief Minister's Award for Excellence (Team) -
- The district administration team will be given for their excellent performance in the implementation of government schemes.
- A total of 5 awards will be given in different categories.
- A sum of Rs 10 lakh will be given in each category.
Chief Minister's Award of Excellence (Innovation) -
- Government servants will be given for innovation of government schemes.
- A total of 15 awards will be given in different categories.
- A sum of Rs.1 lakh will be given in each category.
- The prize money will be distributed equally if more than one government servant is eligible in the same jurisdiction or category.