Honoring Excellence: Delhi Celebrates Civil Services Day with CM's Awards

In a grand ceremony on Civil Services Day, 35 Delhi government officials were honored with the Chief Minister's Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Governance and Public Service Delivery 2026. Hosted by the Department of Administrative Reforms, the event saw Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extolling the commendable contributions of these public servants in enhancing administrative effectiveness.

Among the awardees were prominent figures from varied departments, signifying a diverse representation of efforts across the governance spectrum. Awardees included Veditha Reddy from the Directorate of Education and several notable members from the Revenue Department, showcasing the extensive impact of their work.

Chief Minister Gupta emphasized the awards' annual institution as a testament to Delhi's commitment to nation-building through innovation. The high-level committee, led by the chief secretary, meticulously evaluated the nominations, ensuring the selected recipients exemplified benchmarks of innovation and public service excellence.