What is in news : The Government of India  announced the Prime Minister’s Shram Awards (PMSA) for the year 2018.

Details :

• By – Ministry of Labour & Employment
• For – Workers employed in the Departmental Undertakings & Public Sector Undertakings of the Central and State Governments and Private Sector Units
• Why – Distinguished performance, innovative abilities, outstanding contribution in the field of productivity and exhibition of exceptional courage and presence of mind
• Categories –
  • Shram Bhushan Awards which carry a cash prize of Rs.1,00,000/- each
  • Shram Vir/Shram Veerangana Awards which carry a cash prize of Rs. 60,000/- each
  • Shram Shree/Shram Devi Awards which carry a cash prize of Rs.40,000/- each.