NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a directive to all states, Union Territories (UTs), and Central departments, urging them to expedite the submission of recommendations for the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on the occasion of Republic Day 2024.
In a letter dated November 24, the MHA emphasized the need for prompt action, marking the second communication within eight days. The MHA had previously extended the submission deadline to November 30.
The letter highlighted that nominations from various states, UTs, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Central Police Organisations (CPOs), and organizations have not been received as of the current date. The MHA requested all stakeholders, including chief secretaries, home secretaries, Directors General of Police, and other relevant authorities, to submit nominations for the PSM and MSM awards by the stipulated date of November 30, 2023.
The communication was distributed to key officials, including the Directors of the Intelligence Bureau and Central Bureau of Investigation, other Central agencies and departments, as well as the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. It was also sent to heads of fire services, Directors of Civil Defence, those in charge of prisons, the Commandant General of Home Guards in states and UTs, and all divisions within the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The MHA had previously extended the nomination submission deadline from November 17 to November 30, accommodating requests from states, UTs, CAPFs, CPOs, and relevant organizations. The move aims to ensure a comprehensive and well-received list of recommendations for the prestigious awards on Republic Day 2024.
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