Scheme and web portal for PM's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 launched
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances launched the scheme and web portal for the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 on 20 January 2025, with 16 awards in three categories.
Summary
The Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 scheme and web portal (pmawards.gov.in) were launched on 20 January 2025 by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) through video conferencing. The 2024 scheme has 16 awards in three categories: Holistic Development of Districts under 11 priority sector programmes (5 awards), the Aspirational Blocks Programme (5 awards) and Innovation (6 awards). The Aspirational Blocks Programme, covering 500 blocks in 329 districts, is included in the scheme for the first time. Each award carries ₹20 lakh. Registration opened on 20 January, nominations open from 27 January to 14 February 2025, and the period of consideration is 1 April 2022 to 31 December 2024.
Key facts
- Launched
- 20 January 2025, by DARPG (video conference)
- Portal
- pmawards.gov.in
- Awards
- 16 in three categories
- Categories
- Holistic Development of Districts (5); Aspirational Blocks Programme (5); Innovation (6)
- First time
- Aspirational Blocks Programme included (500 blocks, 329 districts)
- Prize
- ₹20 lakh per award
- Nominations
- 27 January – 14 February 2025
- Period considered
- 1 April 2022 – 31 December 2024
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which programme has been included for the first time under the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Aspirational Blocks Programme
PIB 2094589: for the first time, the Aspirational Blocks Programme has been included under the PM's Award Scheme.
How many awards are there under the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 16
PIB 2094589: the 2024 scheme recognises civil servants through 16 awards in three categories.
What prize money will each awardee of the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 receive?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹20 lakh
PIB 2094589: the prize money for PM's Awards 2024 awardees will be ₹20 lakh each.