In a cheerful news for lakhs of Karnataka Government employees, the State Government has decided to celebrate Apr. 21 as Government Employees Day every year. The Day is celebrated as Civil Service Day elsewhere across the country. Karnataka Government Employees Association President C.S. Shadakshari had appealed the Chief Minister to celebrate Apr. 21 as Government Employees Day. Considering the appeal, the Government issued a circular declaring the day as Government Employees Day.
Also, it has been decided to confer Best Service Award to employees on Apr. 21 with effect from this year. Earlier, the Best Service Award was being conferred on Republic Day (Jan.26) every year. Also,the celebrations will be held both at the State and District level.