CM Hemant Soren congratulated the DCs of Seraikela-Kharsawan and Gumla districts for winning the PMβs Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2025. The Gamharia Block (Seraikela) topped the Aspirational Block Program nationwide. The CM stressed continued innovation and effective service delivery to the grassroots.
On the occasion of Civil Services Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the PMβs Award for Excellence in Public Administration to two district collectors from Jharkhand:
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Ravi Shankar Shukla (DC, Seraikela-Kharsawan)
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Karna Satyarthi (DC, Gumla)
The award was presented at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of top bureaucrats and policymakers.
π Why They Were Awarded
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Gamharia Block (Seraikela) emerged as Indiaβs best-performing block under the Aspirational Block Program by NITI Aayog.
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The block excelled in last-mile service delivery, health, nutrition, education, and infrastructure development using data-driven governance.
π Significance of the Recognition
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Elevates Jharkhandβs administrative profile at the national level.
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Inspires other districts to adopt innovative and efficient models of governance.
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Promotes trust between citizens and the government.
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Acts as a case study for UPSC/JPSC aspirants (GS Paper 2).
π Key Points to Remember
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Awarded Officers: Ravi Shankar Shukla (Seraikela-Kharsawan), Karna Satyarthi (Gumla)
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Presented By: PM Narendra Modi
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Program: Aspirational Block Program β NITI Aayog
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Top Performing Block: Gamharia Block (Ranked 1st in India)
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Recognized For: Innovation in governance, last-mile service delivery
π£οΈ CM Hemant Sorenβs Statement
βThis recognition validates our officersβ hard work and reinforces Jharkhandβs commitment to grassroots development. Let us continue to innovate for a better tomorrow.β
π MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
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Which block from Jharkhand ranked 1st in the Aspirational Block Program 2025?
a) Khunti
b) Gamharia
c) Chainpur
d) Dumri
β Answer: b) Gamharia -
Who among the following DCs received the PMβs Excellence Award 2025?
a) Rahul Sharma and Arvind Kumar
b) Karna Satyarthi and Ravi Shankar Shukla
c) Vinay Kumar and Rajesh Sinha
d) Nitin Gupta and Alok Singh
β Answer: b) Karna Satyarthi and Ravi Shankar Shukla -
Which organisation implements the Aspirational Block Program?
a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) NITI Aayog
c) Ministry of Rural Development
d) Planning Commission
β Answer: b) NITI Aayog -
Where was the PMβs Excellence Award 2025 ceremony held?
a) Rashtrapati Bhavan
b) PMO Office
c) Vigyan Bhawan
d) Lok Sabha
β Answer: c) Vigyan Bhawan
