Koraput District Shines: Collector Shri V. Keerthi Vasan Received the Prime Minister's Award for

Koraput District Shines: Collector Shri V. Keerthi Vasan Received the Prime Minister's Award for

Koraput District in Odisha which is the state proud by being selected for the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration, 2024. The district has been recognized for its outstanding work in the category of 'Holistic Development of Districts'.

Collector Shri V. Keerthi Vasan to Receive the Award

Shri V. Keerthi Vasan, the Collector & District Magistrate of Koraput, has been invited to attend the Civil Services Day event on April 21, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. During the event, he received the award from the Honorable Prime Minister of India.

The Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration is a prestigious recognition of outstanding work in public administration. The award aims to promote excellence and innovation in governance, and Koraput District's selection is a testament to its commitment to holistic development.

Under the stewardship of Shri V. Keerthi Vasan, Koraput District has made significant strides in various areas, including: The district has implemented various initiatives aimed at promoting holistic development, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.

The district administration has implemented innovative governance models, including the use of technology to improve service delivery and citizen engagement.

Shri V. Keerthi Vasan is an IAS officer of the 2018 batch. He has been serving as the Collector & District Magistrate of Koraput since his recent transfer and posting. Prior to this, he served as CDO-cum-EO, Zilla Parishad, Ganjam.

The Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration is a significant recognition of Koraput District's efforts towards holistic development. The award will not only bring pride to the district but also highlight the exceptional work being done by the district administration.

Koraput District's selection for the Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration is a testament to the district's commitment to holistic development and innovative governance. We congratulate Shri V. Keerthi Vasan and the entire district administration on this achievement and wish them continued success in their endeavors. Inspite of this other states like Rajkot of Gujurat, Gomti of Tripura, Tinsukia of Assam and Kupwara of J&K.