Atal Shresth Shahar Yojna (ASSY) — Reward the Best Municipal Bodies in Himachal Pradesh in 2026

At a glance

About the scheme

Department of Urban Development, Government of Himachal Pradesh

Benefits

• Prize money is given to winning ULBs as an un-tied grant and does not form part of the income of the ULBs.
• Award money cannot be spent on salaries or wages of ULB employees.
• Winning ULBs may reward one employee for outstanding work, with a maximum prize of ₹5,000 per individual.
• The scheme applies to all Urban Local Bodies in the state; participation is mandatory for every ULB.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicable to all Urban Local Bodies in the state.
• Mandatory participation for all ULBs.
• No bar on any ULB to participate, even if it has won an ASSY prize in previous years.
• Any ULB making a false claim will be penalized by deduction of its grant and disciplinary action.

Who cannot apply

• Swachh Survekshan parameter — as fixed by GoI on year to year basis.
• State Parameter 1: Public Service Delivery (max score 1500).
• State Parameter 2: Increase in Income (max score 2000).
• State Parameter 3: Fund Utilisation (max score 1500).
• State Parameter 4: Public Infrastructure (max score 500).
• State Parameter 5: Audit Paras settlement and audited account (max score 1000).

Documents required

• Report of fund utilization in respect of funds provided during preceding the last FY.
• Details of the number of sheets registered beneficiaries under Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna.
• Details of increase in ULB's own income (Property Tax, user charges, rent, and Income from other sources) during the last FY.
• Details of Audit Paras settled and audited accounts.

How to apply

1. 1ULBs submit their claims online on the prescribed application form as per Annexure-A on or before the 30th of September every year.
2. 2On the basis of claims submitted, the online platform generates a report for approval of field verification.
3. 3Field verification/inspection of top scoring two Municipal Corporations, top six Municipal Councils, and top six Nagar Panchayats is done by the Third Party Agency.
4. 4To rectify any clerical mistake, the Department gives additional time to ULBs for rectification.
5. 5Field assessment/verification is conducted by the Third Party Agency for verifying claims at the field level.
6. 6Based on the scrutiny of claims by TPA, the Director, Urban Development recommends the names of the winning ULBs to the State Level Apex Committee for final approval.
7. 7The final declaration/announcement of the winning ULBs is made by the State Level Apex Committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary/Pr. Secy./Secy. (UD) to the Government of Himachalal Pradesh.
8. 8The decision made by the Apex Committee is deemed final and no appeal is admissible.

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