22) PM's Awards for Excellence in Public Admin

Question 1

Context ?

Answer 1

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has recently restructured these awards

Question 2

When were these awards launched ?

Answer 2

In 2006 to acknowledge, recognize and reward the extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts/Orgs of Central and State Govts

Question 3

Was it restructured before ?

Answer 3

YES in 2014 for recognising the performance of District Collectors in Priority programs, Innovations and Aspirational Districts

Question 4

Now what is the restructuring ?

Answer 4

To recognise the performance of district collectors towards outcome indicators, economic development, peoples participation and redressal of public grievances

Question 5

What are the 4 categories of nominations ?

Answer 5

1) District performance Indicators programme
2) Innovation general category
3) Aspirational Districts program
4) Namami Gange program