"KARMASHREE" The Chief Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration

• In order to acknowledge, recognize and reward the extra ordinary exemplary and innovative work done by the officers of the State Govt., a scheme, "KARMASHREE" the Chief Minister's award for excellence in public administration has been instituted.
• The award is given for Innovation in Public Administration and outstanding implementation of Govt schemes, policies and programmes.
• Officers of State Governments individually or as a group are eligible for the award. Not more than 3(three) officers including the applicant will be allowed in a group.
• The award will be given every year and consists of a "Citation”.
• The award is given for Innovation in Public Administration and outstanding implementation of Govt schemes, policies and programmes.

The CM Awards are given in the following categories:

1. e-Governance Initiatives
2. Replication of the Best Policy in the Government
3. New Initiative/ an innovative step of efficient and transparent execution of schemes/programmes of the State/Center.