The National Anubhav Awards 2025 commemorate 10 years of the Anubhav Portal, recognizing retired employees’ memoirs and contributions to India’s administrative history.
Overview
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) announced the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the National Anubhav Awards on 11 August 2025. The awards highlight the unique initiative to document India’s administrative history through personal memoirs of retired government employees.
Growth and Evolution of the Scheme
- 2015: Introduced 05 National Anubhav Awards.
- 2022: Launched the ‘Anubhav Awardees’ Speak’ webinar series.
- 2023: Introduced 10 Anubhav Jury Awards; reserved awards for three pay scale groups.
- 2024: Implemented a marking system for objectivity; expanded eligibility.
- 2025: Added marks for feedback and suggestions in the marking criteria; notified the National Anubhav Awards Scheme 2026.
Impact and Recognition
- 12,500+ memoirs published on the Anubhav Portal.
- 59 Anubhav Awards and 19 Jury Awards conferred over 7 ceremonies.
- Top contributors: CRPF, CISF, DRDO.
- Top award winners: DRDO, CRPF, Ministry of Railways.
National Anubhav Awards 2025 Highlights
In the 8th ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 18 August 2025, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (PP), will felicitate 15 awardees from 11 Ministries/Departments.
New Firsts:
- Employees from State Bank of India (SBI) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) among awardees.
- One-third of awardees are women, reflecting increasing female participation in governance.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- The National Anubhav Awards 2025 celebrate a decade of acknowledging retired employees’ contributions.
- The Anubhav Portal, initiated in 2015, aims to preserve the experiences of retiring officials for posterity.
- The scheme has evolved over the years to promote fairness and encourage participation.
- Significant milestones include thousands of memoirs published and awards conferred to top contributors.
- The 2025 edition introduces new elements such as feedback scoring and reflects increased female representation among awardees.
