Kumar Bahukhandi
Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel presents certificates of appreciation to government officers and employees for outstanding performance in e-office operations, punctual attendance and iGOT Karmayogi training during the monthly recognition programme at Mahanadi Bhawan, Raipur, on Monday, October 12, 2026. The photo collage also shows participating officials and award recipients.Photo:channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Health Department Tops E-Office Rankings; September Performance Awards Recognise Faster File Disposal, Timely Attendance and Digital Learning Across Government Departments
Key Highlights
- Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel honours government officers and employees at Mahanadi Bhawan, Raipur, for their September 2026 performance.
- Public Health and Family Welfare Department secures first position in departmental e-office rankings.
- Officials and staff recognised for reporting to work on time, including before 10 am.
- Manjusha Mishra completes 255 iGOT Karmayogi training courses, securing first position.
- District administration officials and departmental directorates also receive recognition for effective e-office implementation.
Raipur: Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel on Monday, October 12, 2026, honoured officers and employees for outstanding performance in e-office operations, punctual attendance and completion of training courses on the iGOT Karmayogi platform. At a monthly recognition programme held at the Mahanadi Bhawan Secretariat, the Chief Secretary presented certificates of appreciation to personnel who demonstrated efficiency in electronic file disposal, adherence to office timings and commitment to professional development during September 2026. He congratulated the award recipients and encouraged government employees to maintain high standards of administrative efficiency and workplace discipline.
The Chief Secretary observed that the number of officials and employees reaching the Secretariat before 10 am was steadily increasing.
He appreciated the growing emphasis on punctuality and timely disposal of official files through the e-office system.
The awards covered departmental performance, individual achievements across administrative ranks, punctual attendance, digital training and e-office implementation at district and directorate levels.
Health Department Leads E-Office Performance Rankings
In the departmental category for outstanding e-office performance, the Public Health and Family Welfare Department secured first position.
The Tribal Development Department stood second, while the Medical Education Department secured third position.
The rankings recognised departments demonstrating effective use of the electronic office system for processing official files and improving administrative efficiency.
The recognition reflects the state administration’s emphasis on digital working practices and timely decision-making.
Joint Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries and Under Secretaries Recognised
In the Joint Secretary category, Bhupendra Kumar Rajput of the Tribal Development Department secured first position, followed by Anupam Trivedi of the Scheduled Tribe Development Department in second position and Sachidanand Alok of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department in third position.
In the Deputy Secretary category, Lavina Pandey of the Medical Education Department secured first position.
Kishore Kumar Bhuarya of the General Administration Department-1 stood second, while Durdeshi Ram Sontapar of the Forest and Climate Change Department secured third position.
Among Under Secretaries, Puran Lal Sahu of the Medical Education Department secured first position, Bhupendra Singh Rajput of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department stood second, and Sonchand Sahu of the Home Department secured third position.
Section Officers and Assistant Section Officers Receive Awards
In the Section Officer category, Virendra Kumar of the Public Health and Family Welfare Department secured first position.
P. Durga of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department stood second, while Shivkumar Gond of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department secured third position.
In the Assistant Section Officer category, Varsha Rani Agrawal of the Public Health and Family Welfare Department secured first position.
Bernath Kujur of the General Administration Department-1 stood second, followed by Priya Bagde of the Public Health and Family Welfare Department in third position.
The awards acknowledged the contribution of officers responsible for processing files, coordinating departmental work and maintaining administrative continuity.
Secretariat Assistants and Technical Personnel Honoured
In the Senior Secretariat Assistant category, Dhaneshwar Patel of the General Administration Department-1 secured first position.
Salim Shailendra Toppo of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department stood second, while Lalita Rai of the Medical Education Department secured third position.
In the Junior Secretariat Assistant category, Pratiksha Khalkho of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department secured first position.
Ajay Rathiya of the Public Health and Family Welfare Department stood second, while Prabhu Singh Rathiya of the same department secured third position.
In the technical section, Ram Naresh Pal of the Medical Education Department secured first position, followed by Rishikesh Mirche in second position and Tripti Sharma in third position. All three belonged to the Medical Education Department.
Ten Employees Recognised for Punctual Attendance
The Chief Secretary also honoured ten officials and employees for maintaining exemplary punctuality in office attendance.
The recipients included Assistant Section Officer Shivcharan Rathore, office attendant Sethlal Yadav, Assistant Section Officer Meera and Assistant Section Officer Gamini Verma.
Other awardees were Under Secretary Bhupendra Singh Rajput of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Section Officer Manjusha Rajput, Assistant Section Officer Deepak Shrivas, Section Officer Shivkumar Gond, Joint Secretary Bhupendra Kumar Rajput of the Tribal Development Department and Section Officer Mahesh Kumar Tiwari.
The Chief Secretary expressed satisfaction over the increasing number of Secretariat employees reporting before 10 am.
The monthly recognition programme is intended to encourage punctuality and strengthen administrative discipline.
Manjusha Mishra Tops iGOT Karmayogi Training with 255 Courses
Outstanding participation in the iGOT Karmayogi digital learning platform was another major focus of the awards.
Manjusha Mishra of the Commerce and Industries Department secured first position after completing 255 training courses.
Virendra Dhruv of the Forest and Climate Change Department stood second with 235 courses.
Santosh Kshatriya of the Animal Husbandry Department secured third position after completing 136 courses.
The recognition highlighted the importance of continuous professional learning and capacity building among government personnel.
The iGOT Karmayogi platform provides online learning opportunities aimed at strengthening the knowledge and professional capabilities of public servants.
District Collectors and Administrative Officers Recognised
Officials working at the district level were also honoured for outstanding performance in e-office implementation.
The awardees included Rajendra Singh Dhurve, Superintendent at the Kabirdham District Office; Durg Collector Abhijeet Singh; Balodabazar Collector Kuldeep Sharma; Additional Collector Nisha Netam Mandavi; and Deputy Collector Ramratan Prasad Dubey.
Their recognition underlined the importance of extending digital administrative practices beyond the Secretariat to district offices.
Effective e-office implementation at district level is expected to support better file tracking, improved coordination and more timely administrative processing.
Higher Education Commissioner Rita Yadav Leads Directorate-Level Rankings
Individual performance in e-office operations at departmental directorates was also recognised.
Higher Education Commissioner Rita Yadav secured first position.
Beniram Sahu of the Public Health and Family Welfare Department stood second, while Tejram Badhai of the Commercial Taxes Department secured third position.
Additional Director of Higher Education John Tigga secured fourth position, followed by Soumitra Pradhan of the Urban Administration Department in fifth position.
The awards acknowledged the role of senior officials and departmental personnel in promoting electronic file management and efficient administrative practices.
Monthly Recognition Encourages Accountability and Digital Governance
The September performance awards brought together three important elements of administrative functioning: efficient digital file processing, punctual attendance and continuous professional development.
By recognising both senior officers and supporting staff, the programme highlighted the contribution of employees across different levels of the state administration.
Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel congratulated the recipients and extended his best wishes for their continued performance.
The initiative reinforces the state government’s focus on improving administrative efficiency through technology, workplace discipline and professional training.
The monthly recognition programme at Mahanadi Bhawan reflects an administrative approach in which punctuality, efficient disposal of files and professional learning are encouraged through measurable performance and public appreciation.
