Itanagar, February 20, 2026
The Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik, conferred the State Gold and Silver Medals on distinguished individuals and organisations in recognition of their outstanding service, exceptional courage and exemplary contributions to the state.
The awards were presented during a ceremony held at the Durbar Hall of Lok Bhavan on Friday. The event also included the presentation of the Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration.
The State Gold Medal was conferred on two individuals and two organisations for their remarkable achievements. The recipients included Havildar & Honorary Naib Subedar Lekhi Passang (Retd) of the 2nd Battalion, Arunachal Scouts; whistle-blower Late Gyamar Padang associated with the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission; and the Women Police Station Pasighat.
The Governor lauded the awardees for their dedication, integrity and selfless service, stating that their contributions have brought pride and inspiration to the people of Arunachal Pradesh.
In recognition of their dedicated service and significant contributions towards the welfare and progress of the State, Kurung Kumey DC Vishakha Yadav, Assistant Commissioner Siang district, Philip Jerang, , Circle Officer Zemithang, Tawang District, Deewan Mara, CO Siang district Niyang Pertin, Junior Specialist Doctor, District Hospital, Longding District, Dr. Peter Tayeng, Sub-Inspector, PHQ, Ganesh Das, Mithun Farmer Federation Siang, Jomlo Monku NGO social worker Social worker, Kameng,, Rinzin Pema, Sub-Divisional Officer, East Siang, Sanjay Taram, Sange Thinley, (Superintendent of Police, Namsai District), Kengo Dirchi, (Deputy Superintendent of Police, Police Station), ICR, Itanagar, Radhe Obing, (Deputy Superintendent of Police, Papum Pare District, Yupia) Biri Karba, (Range Forest Officer, Namdapha Wildlife Range, Changlang District) and Chukhu Tatek, (Assistant Sub-Inspector (SG), 4th IRBN, PTC, Banderdewa, Papum Pare District),were conferred with State Silver Medals, whereas two organization, Deepsikha Trust, NGO, Navi Mumbai and Mountain Dwellers, SHG, Lileng Village, Boleng, Siang District also received the State Silver medal.
The Governor conferred the Chief Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2025 to Urban Development Department, West Siang District for Aalo Town Beautification, Nirmal Aalo Movement and Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 Achievements in the District, Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission for revamping the Commission, District Urban Development Agency, Namsai for Septage Management with Treatment Plant within the cluster towns of Namsai, Chowkham, Tezu and Roing, the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Longding, Longding District for Multi Purpose Sports Hub and Recreational Park, Kanubari and District Administration, Women & Child. Development, West Kamang, Bomdila for Tech-Vadi Technically Anganwadi Centre for Childhood Education. The Award, which includes a cash prize of Rs.10 Lakhs and an honorary Scroll, recognize outstanding contributions to public service and administrative innovation.
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| Havildar & Honorary Naib Subedar Lekhi Passang (Retd) of the 2nd Battalion. |
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| Women Police Station Pasighat. |
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| Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission |
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| whistle-blower Late Gyamar Padang |
