Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2025

Overview

The Government of India approved the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration 2025 to recognize outstanding performance by civil servants.

Award Ceremony

• Date: 21 April 2026 (Civil Services Day)
• Venue: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
• Award: Trophy, Scroll & ₹20 lakh for project implementation/welfare activities.

Categories

Category I – Holistic Development of Districts

• 5 Awards
• Covers 11 Priority Sectors
  • Drinking Water & Sanitation
  • Rural Housing
  • Urban Housing
  • Health Services
  • Health Insurance
  • Livelihood & Financial Inclusion
  • Maternal & Child Welfare
  • Agriculture & Allied Activities
  • Traditional Skills
  • Small Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Nutrition

Category II – Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP)

• 5 Awards
• Recognizes outstanding Aspirational Blocks.

Category III – Innovation

• 6 Awards
• For Central Ministries, States and District Administrations.

UPSC Importance

GS-II: Governance, Civil Services, Public Administration