Modi to hand awards for excellence in public administration tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will confer awards for excellence in public administration to civil service officers here on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration for 2012-13 and 2013-14 will be given as part of the ninth civil services day celebrations.

"Unlike previous years, the civil services day, which is being held on two days this year, focuses on 'minimum government, maximum governance' with specific sectoral emphasis on social sector, housing, employment and skill development and agriculture," said a release issued on Sunday by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

A two-day programme to mark the day begins on Monday, which is being organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.

"A number of outstanding initiatives in public administration in three categories – individual, team and organisation – have been selected for the award for the years 2012-13 and 2013-14," it said.