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‘Rajbhasha Utkrishtata Sammaan’ to Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances

‘Rajbhasha Utkrishtata Sammaan’ to Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
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The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances received the 'Rajbhasha Utkrishtata Sammaan' for 2025–26 for its excellent work in implementing the Official Language. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah presented the award to DARPG Secretary Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma. The award was given during the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Navi Mumbai on Hindi Diwas.

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In Simple Words

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances in New Delhi won the special 'Rajbhasha Utkrishtata Sammaan' for the year 2025–26. The Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs gave this award for excellent performance in implementing the Official Language.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah presented the award to DARPG Secretary Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma at the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Navi Mumbai on September 14, 2026. The Department previously won the first Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar for two straight years, leading to this special recognition.

Key Points

  • Department received 'Rajbhasha Utkrishtata Sammaan' for 2025–26.
  • Awarded by Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Conferred by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah.
  • Received by DARPG Secretary Smt. Nivedita Shukla Verma.
  • Presented at the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Navi Mumbai.
  • Event held on Hindi Diwas on September 14, 2026.
  • DARPG won Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar (First) for 2023–24 and 2024–25.
  • Special Sammaan created due to rules preventing consecutive first prizes.

Exam Angle

Award received
Rajbhasha Utkrishtata Sammaan
Year
2025–26
Recipient Department
Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
Award presented by
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

A. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

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