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Poshan Tracker app wins PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 (Innovation, Centre)

The Poshan Tracker application of the Ministry of Women and Child Development received the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 under the Innovation category (centre) on 21 April 2025.

Summary

The Poshan Tracker application of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) received the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 under the Innovation category (centre) on the 17th Civil Services Day, 21 April 2025. The Secretary, MWCD, received the award on behalf of the Ministry. A breakaway session on 'Promoting Nutrition for Women and Children through Mission Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0' was held the same day under the chairmanship of Union Minister Annpurna Devi.

Key facts

Award
PM's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024
Category
Innovation (centre)
Winner
Poshan Tracker app, Ministry of Women and Child Development
Session
Mission Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0, chaired by Annpurna Devi

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

Under which category did the Poshan Tracker application receive the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Innovation (centre)

Innovation (centre): the MWCD release says the award was under the Innovation category (centre).

Q2

The Poshan Tracker application, which won a PM's Award on Civil Services Day 2025, belongs to which ministry?

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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Women and Child Development

Ministry of Women and Child Development: Poshan Tracker is its application.

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