Question

    Which of the following schemes has recently won Prime

    Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2020?
    A UDAN Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B SVANidhi Yojana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C One District One Product Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Poshan Abhiyan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Khelo India Scheme Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) flagship Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN (UdeDeshkaAamNagrik) has been selected for Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 under the category “Innovation (General) – Central”. UDAN aims to enhance aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in Tier II and III cities Government of India has initiated this award to acknowledge, recognize and reward extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts and Organizations of State/Government. This scheme emphasises on Good Governance, Qualitative achievements, and last mile connectivity rather than only on achievement of quantitative targets. The award consists of a trophy, scroll and an incentive of Rs 10 lakhs.

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