Two IAS officers from Uttar Pradesh, Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Srivastava (IAS:1992:UP) and Bahraich District Magistrate Monika Rani (IAS:2010:UP), have been selected for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2023.
Srivastava has been selected in the “innovation-state” category for his ground breaking use of solar power in Jal Jeevan Mission projects in Uttar Pradesh while Rani is be honoured in the ‘Holistic Development of Districts’ category for her exemplary work in Bahraich.
The Prime Minister’s award for excellence in public administration is given for exceptional work by IAS officers across India. Srivastava is currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary of the Namami Gange and rural water supply department. He is credited with spearheading the integration of solar energy in the state’s water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The central government specifically acknowledged Srivastava’s role in the successful implementation of solar-powered water schemes, a key element of the National Jal Jeevan Mission. This initiative has enhanced the sustainability and efficiency of rural water systems.
Srivastava will be honoured with the award on April 10.
Bahraich DM Monika Rani has been recognized for her dynamic leadership in achieving holistic development in Bahraich, an aspirational district. Initiatives like the ‘Seva Se Santriptikaran Abhiyan’ (saturation through service campaign) and the ‘Developed Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ under her administration addressed key development metrics.
These programs focused on delivering welfare schemes to underserved people, time-bound grievance redressal, and promoting women’s empowerment through community participation.
The result is Bahraich is the only district from Uttar Pradesh among 10 districts nationwide to be honoured with this award. Rani will be presented with the award on Civil Services Day, April 21.
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