DoPPW to host 9th Anubhav Awards and 60th PRC Workshop on August 17
Synopsis
On 17 August 2026, India's pension ministry hosts its 9th Anubhav Awards — recognising 15 retiring civil servants for contributions from Passport Seva Kendra to energy conservation — alongside a landmark 60th pre-retirement counselling workshop and the release of guidelines for Digital Life Certificate Campaign 5, signalling a steady push to modernise how the government honours and supports its outgoing workforce.
Key Takeaways
DoPPW will hold the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and 60th PRC Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 17 August 2026 .
15 awardees will be recognised for contributions to initiatives including Passport Seva Kendra , rule reforms, tech adaptation, and energy conservation.
Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh will confer the National Anubhav Awards 2026 .
The Handbook on Pension Mitra and Guidelines for DLC Campaign 5 will be released at the event.
17 pension-disbursing banks will participate in a Bank Exhibition showcasing services for retiring employees.
The PRC Workshop targets Central government employees in the NCR nearing retirement.
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) will host the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony and the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling (PRC) Workshop at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 17 August 2026. Both events will be held under the auspices of Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh.
Anubhav Awards: Recognising Nation-Builders
The 9th National Anubhav Awards 2026 will honour 15 selected awardees who have made notable contributions to nation-building through participation in key government initiatives. Dr Singh will personally confer the awards during the ceremony.
The recognised contributions span a range of initiatives, including the Passport Seva Kendra programme, the repeal of outdated administrative rules and formulation of updated regulations, technological adaptation in administration and accounting, and energy conservation efforts.
What the Anubhav Platform Does
The 'Anubhav' platform serves as a knowledge-sharing forum for retiring and retired employees of the Central Government, 12 Public Sector Banks, and Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). It enables former and outgoing government servants to document and share their professional experiences and contributions from years of public service.
60th PRC Workshop: Guidance for Retiring Employees
The 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop is designed primarily for Central government employees posted in the National Capital Region (NCR) who are approaching retirement. The session will walk participants through the procedures and processes required to ensure timely payment of retirement benefits.
Notably, the programme will also see the release of the Handbook on Pension Mitra and the Guidelines for the nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 5 — both aimed at streamlining pensioner services and reducing delays in benefit disbursement.
Bank Exhibition and Other Highlights
A dedicated Bank Exhibition will run alongside the main events, with 17 pension-disbursing banks showcasing products and services tailored to the needs of retiring government employees. The exhibition offers outgoing staff a direct interface with institutions that will manage their post-retirement financial welfare.
The twin events reflect the Centre's continuing push to modernise pension administration and institutionalise the recognition of retiring civil servants' contributions — with the DLC Campaign 5 guidelines expected to expand digital verification of pensioner life certificates across the country.
Point of View
The awards signal that the initiative has outlasted the typical fate of government schemes. The more consequential release at this event, however, may be the DLC Campaign 5 guidelines: digital life certificate verification has long been a friction point for pensioners in remote areas, and a nationwide campaign framework could meaningfully reduce the bureaucratic burden on India's ageing pensioner base. Whether the guidelines translate into ground-level change will depend on bank compliance and district-level outreach — neither of which has been uniform in past DLC drives.
NationPress
17 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony?
The 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony is an annual event organised by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) to recognise retiring and retired Central government employees for their contributions to nation-building. In 2026, 15 awardees will be honoured for work spanning the Passport Seva Kendra, rule reforms, technological adaptation, and energy conservation.
What is the Anubhav platform?
The 'Anubhav' platform is a government-run forum that allows retiring and retired employees of the Central Government, 12 Public Sector Banks, and Central Public Sector Enterprises to document and share their professional experiences. It functions as an institutional knowledge repository for the public sector.
Who can attend the 60th Pre-Retirement Counselling Workshop?
The 60th PRC Workshop is organised primarily for Central government employees posted in the National Capital Region (NCR) who are nearing retirement. It provides guidance on procedures to ensure timely receipt of retirement benefits.
What will be released at the 17 August 2026 event?
The event will see the release of the Handbook on Pension Mitra and the Guidelines for the nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 5. Both publications are aimed at simplifying pension administration and easing the process for pensioners to verify their life certificates digitally.
Which banks are participating in the Bank Exhibition?
A total of 17 pension-disbursing banks will participate in the Bank Exhibition held alongside the main events. These banks will showcase products and services specifically designed for retiring Central government employees.
