Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata 2026

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The Government of Assam has introduced a special honour called KARMASHREE - The Chief Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration. This award is designed to celebrate and reward government officials who go above and beyond in their duties.

What Is This Scheme?

KARMASHREE is an award presented to state government officers for their outstanding achievements. It focuses on two main areas: innovating in public administration and effectively implementing government schemes, policies, and programs. The goal is to foster a culture of excellence and reward those who make a significant difference.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This award is for individual government officers or groups of officers working within the State Government of Assam. It acknowledges their hard work and innovative approaches in their respective roles.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By recognizing exemplary performance, KARMASHREE encourages dedication and innovation in public service. It highlights successful initiatives and outstanding implementation of government programs, ultimately leading to better service delivery and governance for the citizens of Assam.

Objective

The KARMASHREE award, launched by the Assam Government, is a special recognition for state government officers who show extraordinary, exemplary, and innovative work in public administration and implementing government schemes.

Benefits

Under HSS, financial assistance to the extent of 90% of the cost of technological up-gradation items shall be borne by the Govt. of India while the remaining 10% shall be borne by the beneficiary.

Indicative List of Admissible Technology Up-gradation Items:

Pneumatic Jacquard System for a Set of 4 Handlooms; Motorized Jacquard on the Existing Handloom; Take-up & Let Off Motions on the Existing Handloom (Including Fitting Charges); Multiple Box Motion; Multiple Buti Weaving Sley; Twin Cloth Weaving Mechanism (Including Fitting Charges); Jacquard With Complete Set Including Installation; Dobby; Healds Reeds, Bobbins, Shuttles Etc. (Set); Frame Loom (Upto 60”, and Above 60”); Construction Workshed; Asu Machine (Manual); Asu Machine (Motorized); Warp Beam & Fabric Beam; Normal Warping Machine; Motorized Warping Machine; Motorized Pirn Winding Machine; Motorized Pirn- Cum Bobbin/ Dubba Winding Machine; Street Sizing Kit (Brush, Sticks, Spray Gun Etc.).

NOTE 1:The list of items is updated along with the cost norms on the recommendations of the Expert Committee.

NOTE 2:Weavers’ Service Centre (WSC) shall act as the lead agency in the purchase of technological up-gradation (looms/accessories) by the weavers from Empaneled Suppliers.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

Innovativeness: How new and creative is the initiative?
Sustainability: Can the initiative be maintained over time?
Up-scalability: Can the initiative be expanded to other areas or programs?
Impact on Service Delivery: How has the initiative improved the overall system of providing services?
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Has the initiative made administration or governance better and more productive?
Social, Economic, or Other Benefits: What positive impacts has the initiative had on society or the economy?
Transparency and Objectivity: Has the initiative made processes clearer and fairer?
Other Criteria: Any additional factors decided by the committees.
Officers can apply as individuals or as part of a group. A group can have a maximum of 4 officials, including the main applicant.

Important Notes:

For awards related to implementing Priority Programmes, the nomination must come from a District or an Implementing Unit.
For awards focused on Innovation, nominations should come from a Department, Organization of the State Government, or Districts.

How To Apply

Applications are to be submitted online. Recommendations from the competent authority are necessary.

For officers working in districts, the Deputy Commissioner is the competent authority to recommend applications.
For officers working in Directorates, Commissionerates, or the Secretariat, the Director, the Commissioner, or the Senior-most Secretary of the concerned department can recommend the application.

Documents Required

When applying, please attach the following documents as prescribed in the portal:

A brief write-up (maximum 5 pages, A4 size) detailing the initiative. This should include information on the program, strategies used, implementation period, significant achievements and outcomes, positive impact, and sustainability.
Supporting documents such as:
- Executive Summary
- Field photographs (up to 10)
- Flow chart showing the uniqueness of the initiative
- Success story of the initiative
A CD containing a short film (3-5 minutes) that highlights the initiative or innovation.

FAQ’s

What is the main purpose of the KARMASHREE award?

The KARMASHREE award is given by the Assam Government to acknowledge, recognise, and reward state government officers and organisations for their exceptional, groundbreaking, and innovative work in public administration.

Can officers apply as a team?

Yes, officers can apply individually or as part of a group. However, a group can consist of a maximum of 4 officials, including the person who submitted the application.

What kind of work is recognised by this award?

The award is given for innovation in public administration and for outstanding work in implementing government schemes, policies, and programmes effectively.

How many officers can be part of an award-winning group?

A maximum of 4 officials are allowed in a group applying for the award.

Will the award be presented every year?

Yes, the KARMASHREE award is presented annually.

What do awardees receive under this scheme?

There will be a total of 10 awards given out. Each award winner will receive a "Citation" as recognition.

Are there specific committees involved in selecting the awardees?

Yes, three committees are set up for the selection process: a Screening Committee, an Expert Committee, and a State Level Committee.

Who has the final say in choosing the award recipients?

The Honourable Chief Minister of Assam makes the final selection of the awardees.

What information needs to be in the application write-up?

Your application write-up, which should be about 5 pages (A4 size), needs to cover details of your initiative, the strategies you used, the period of implementation, your major achievements and outcomes, and how it has a positive impact and is sustainable.

Do I need to submit a video with my application?

Yes, it is required to submit a CD with a short film, lasting 3 to 5 minutes, that highlights your initiative or innovation.

Who can recommend applications for officers working at the district level?

For officers working in districts, the Deputy Commissioner is the competent authority to recommend applications.

Who is authorized to recommend applications for officers in departments like Directorates or the Secretariat?

The Director, Commissioner, or the Senior-most Secretary of the relevant department can recommend applications for officers working in Directorates, Commissionerates, or the Secretariat.