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Hans India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Koraput bags PM's award for public administration
Bhubaneswar: Koraput district has brought pride and prestige to the State by winning the prestigious Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for 2024, officials said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the award to Koraput District Collector V Keerthi Vasan during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on Monday, on the occasion of Public Service Day. Koraput got the award for the year 2024 in the 'Holistic Development of Districts' category. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has congratulated the Koraput district administration for getting the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration. 'Congratulations to @dmkoraput and their team on being selected for the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024. Their exemplary work in holistic district development is truly commendable. May they continue to achieve bigger milestones and inspire others,' Majhi had said in a post on X after Koraput's name was announced on April 18. This prestigious national recognition celebrates Koraput's exceptional and efficient governance and the district's successful implementation of 11 major Central government schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, Sakhyam Anganwadi, Poshan Yojana and other schemes over the last 18 months. 'These initiatives have brought significant improvements to the lives of the district's tribal communities, ushering in a new era of inclusive and sustainable development,' the official said. Emerging as one of only five districts in the country to receive this rare distinction, Koraput's selection followed a rigorous multi-tier evaluation conducted by Central authorities. The assessment focused on the district's innovative approach, measurable impact and commitment to inclusive, citizen-centric administration over some time. 'This award belongs to every individual in Koraput who has worked with dedication, integrity and a shared vision for progress. It reflects the collective spirit and trust the people have placed in the district administration,' Koraput District Collector V Keerthi Vasan said.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM awards Seraikela, Gumla districts for good governance
1 2 3 Jamshedpur/Gumla: Two districts from Jharkhand earned national recognition at the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024, which was held in New Delhi on Monday on the occasion of Civil Services Day, for demonstrating exemplary governance and development initiatives, the state govt said in a statement on Monday. Gamharia block in Seraikela-Kharsawan district received the award under the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP) category. The ABP, launched in January 2023 by NITI Aayog, targets 500 underdeveloped blocks nationwide, focusing on improving quality of life through enhanced governance and service delivery across health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and social development sectors. Deuty commissioner Ravi Shankar Shukla accepted the award from PM Narendra Modi at an event held in Vigyan Bhawan. Gumla district won the award for " Holistic Development of Districts 2023". With it, Gumla became the only district nationwide to secure this honor for two consecutive years. Gumla DC Karn Satyarthi, who received the award, implemented an innovative five-principles saturation approach that transformed this tribal-dominated district despite challenges of difficult terrain and Naxal presence. Gumla's success story includes significant interventions in education, health, infrastructure renovation, and rural women's empowerment. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Project Kishori, among other initiatives, has particularly contributed to the district's development, officials said. The district has consistently reached the finals for four consecutive years since 2021, showcasing sustained excellence in administration.
