To foster commitment, dedication and enthusiasm among Central government employees in fulfilling their duties, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) introduced the monthly nationwide webinar series, titled ‘Anubhav Awardees Speak.’ The series has been running since November 2022.
The series came with an aim to motivate Central government employees through interactions with Anubhav Awardees who have excelled in their respective fields. Sixteen webinars have been conducted to date, featuring 27 speakers from diverse backgrounds, with participants joining from over 500 locations nationwide.
Furthermore, the Anubhav Awards Scheme also consists of an ‘Anubhav Portal,’ designed to inspire and encourage retiring employees to share their career experiences, chronicling the administrative history of India. Since its inception in 2015, 54 Anubhav Awards and 09 Jury Certificates have been presented.
The latest webinar, the sixteenth in the series, took place on 27 February, 2024.
Shri Shashi Kumar Valiathan, director (Retd),GoI, and Anubhav Jury Certificate Winner in 2023, shared his career experiences. He highlighted the privileged and trusted nature of the Government servant’s position, stressing that it is not about power but about contributing to the spirit of public service in nation-building. He encouraged participants to view every assignment as valuable, with hard work being its own reward.
The recent webinar saw participation from officials across 526 locations throughout the country.