tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19413018.post5585633179287049322..comments2024-03-27T14:34:48.906+05:30Comments on Solutions to Change: Why Government Awards??CPPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961394035175144916noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19413018.post-5086539914772719472015-11-12T11:07:33.996+05:302015-11-12T11:07:33.996+05:30Could you cite specific examples of awards which, ...Could you cite specific examples of awards which, in your opinion, can be done away with? This could bring more clarity to your argument. Or, could you cite specific examples of awards which in your opinion can be justified. I think doing the former would be easier.<br /><br />I think, apart from recognising individuals, fostering pride in the nation, nurturing a sense of belonging towards a community, awards can also be used as 'incentives' for implementing public policy as well.<br /><br />There are awards such as Bharat Ratna (civilian honours), industry specific awards (sports, arts etc) and other miscelleneous awards (awards for defense forces) giving recognition for service to the nation. .There would also be awards which the state has instituted in its capacity as an employer. <br /><br />Most of the awards carry little or no monetary perks. Even the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour, comes without any direct monetary grant. There is a strong likelihood that the benefits could far outweigh the cost involved in this exercise. But, I don't think it can be established. While the costs incurred in giving away these awards might be quantifiable, the benefits cannot be quantified. So, I don't think you can do a cost benefit analysis in this case. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15254862822448457095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19413018.post-55839273638121772892015-11-12T10:27:17.754+05:302015-11-12T10:27:17.754+05:30I don't fully agree with some of the points ra...I don't fully agree with some of the points raised here. <br /><br />You have categorically stated that the recognition /awards instituted by market) "<b>is more valuable</b> than state awards in terms of the acceptance across the world or in terms of actual rewards." I don't think you could generalize it in such simple terms. The value one attaches on the award depends on the individual receiving it. Some people might place greater value on awards instituted by the state.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15254862822448457095noreply@blogger.com