Good governance awards instituted for public service

The Haryana Government has notified the Haryana Good Governance Award Scheme 2024 (Haryana Sushaasan Puraskaar Yojana) to promote excellence in governance by recognising and rewarding employees whose innovative practices and exceptional efforts contribute to improved governance across the state.

The notification to this effect was issued by Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi today, applicable to all employees across government departments, boards, corporations and public sector undertakings in the state.

The notification further states that under the scheme, the government has outlined specific rewards to recognise exceptional efforts in promoting good governance. The awards at the state level have been categorised to include both Flagship Scheme Awards and state-level awards for teams demonstrating outstanding performance and innovation.

The State-Level Flagship Scheme Awards will honour teams involved in projects that bring significant improvements in governance. These awards include a trophy and an appreciation certificate signed by the Chief Secretary, which will be added to the service record of each awarded employee through the respective Administrative Secretary.

Additionally, a cash reward of Rs 51,000 will be provided. The cash reward will be equally distributed among all team members, regardless of their individual ranks or positions, ensuring fair recognition for each contributor within the team.

Alongside the scheme awards, state-level awards will be conferred on teams achieving high performance in various governance initiatives. These awards include a trophy and a certificate of appreciation, placed in the service records of the recipients. Cash rewards for the state-level awards are structured across three categories, with Rs 51,000 for the first prize, Rs 31,000 (second prize) and Rs 21,000 (third prize).

As with the flagship scheme awards, the cash rewards will be divided equally among the team members.

At the district level, the scheme introduces district-level awards, which will be presented by the Deputy Commissioner of each district. Each district will recognise teams in three categories, with cash rewards set at Rs 31,000 (first place), Rs 21,000 (second place) and Rs 11,000 (third place). Each awarded team will also receive a trophy and an appreciation certificate signed by the Divisional Commissioner of the respective district.