On April 21, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Administration during the 17th Civil Services Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 

Civil Services Day is celebrated annually on April 21 to honor the commitment and service of India’s civil servants. The awards recognize exceptional and innovative work by districts and government organizations across the country.

Key Highlights:

Award Categories: Recognitions were given under Holistic Development of Districts, Aspirational Blocks Programme, and Innovation categories.

Notable Recipients: Poshan Tracker Application – Honored for its innovative use of data in child nutrition.

Rama Block, Jhabua (MP) – Lauded for implementation of key rural development schemes.

Koraput District (Odisha) – Recognized for comprehensive district development.

Uttar Pradesh IAS Officers – Awarded for outstanding administrative leadership.

Award Package:

Includes a trophy, scroll, and Rs.20 lakh incentive for development projects.

Selection Process:

14 awardees were chosen from over 1,500 nominations through a rigorous evaluation process.

The event highlighted the role of civil servants in driving impactful governance and encouraged replication of best practices nationwide.