Srinagar, Aug 15: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has conferred the Chief Minister’s Award for Honesty, Integrity and Meritorious Public Service for the year 2026 on five distinguished officers in recognition of their exemplary contribution to public administration and dedicated service to the Union Territory.

According to Government Order No. 1406-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department on August 15, 2026, the awards have been sanctioned in favour of five officers for their outstanding public service.
The awardees include Kuldeep Krishan Sidha, JKAS, Director, Archives, Archaeology and Museums, J&K; Anil Sharma, JKAS, Additional Resident Commissioner, J&K Government, New Delhi; Amit Vermani, JKAS, Additional Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department; Prof. Naseer Iqbal, Registrar, University of Kashmir, Srinagar; and Er. Sami-Ullah Beigh, Superintending Engineer (UEED), Jal Shakti/PHE R.W.S Division, Ganderbal.
Each awardee will be felicitated with a cash prize of ₹51,000 along with a citation in recognition of their honesty, integrity and meritorious public service.
The awards have been announced as part of the Independence Day celebrations, acknowledging officials who have demonstrated commitment, professionalism and excellence in the discharge of their public responsibilities.