To be presented on Independence Day, the “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Honesty, Integrity, and Meritorious Public Service- 2023” is being sought nominated in Jammu on Thursday.
All Administrative Secretaries were requested to submit nominations for government positions by July 10, 2023, along with the necessary information on the candidates.
After reviewing the nominations submitted by the relevant parties, the scheme’s prizes are typically announced on the evening before Independence Day.
The prize package includes a gold medal, Rs 1 lakh in cash, a citation, and a certificate.
Government Order No.860-GAD of 2006, dated July 12, 2006, as amended by Government Order No.742-JK(GAD) of 2020, dated July 31, 2020, and Government Order No.625-JK(GAD) of 2023, dated May 26, 2023, sets forth the criteria for and process for awarding the “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Honesty, Integrity & Meritorious Public Service” in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
As such, Verma instructed all Administrative Secretaries to submit nominations for the award and accompanying bio-data by the due date. The bio-data was to include, among other things, the names, titles, departments, email addresses, and summaries of accomplishments of the nominated government employees.
The announcement went on to state that “bio-data (duly authenticated) and other documents prescribed for the purpose” must be submitted with any departmental nominations.
