Journalism of Courage
Honouring District Magistrates across the country who are at the forefront of government efficiency, the Excellence In Governance Awards was held on Tuesday (March 4) to celebrate the wealth of inspirational individuals and innovative projects. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
In the third edition of the awards, District Magistrates who worked to bring about positive change in their communities, through innovative management, schemes or projects were awarded for excellence in education, health, inclusion, use of technology and more such categories. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
"DM is not a person; DM is an institution," said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who was also the Chief Guest at the ceremony. He added that there are a lot of expectations across the country from anyone who acquires the position. (Express Photo/ Praveen Khanna)
Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, was the Guest of Honour at the event. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
The winners - chosen from over 450 entries received across all states - were evaluated by PwC, the knowledge partner for the awards. The projects were then verified through field visits by The Indian Express’ team of national correspondents and editors. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
KM Sarayu, the District Collector and Magistrate of Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, was awarded the prize for Agriculture. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Pushpendra Kumar Meena, District Collector and Magistrate of Durg in Chhattisgarh, received the Healthcare award. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Sachin Rana, Deputy Commissioner of East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, was awarded the prize in the Education category. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Jasmeet Singh Sandhu, District Magistrate of Salumbar, Rajasthan, won the award for Social Welfare. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Deputy Commissioner Rohit Anand won the award for his contribution to Skill Development in Kakching, Manipur. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Fouzia Taranum, District Collector of Kalaburagi, Karnataka, won the Jury Special award. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
T Prabhushankar, District Collector of Karur, Tamil Nadu, won the award for Law & Order. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Aditya Vikram Yadav, District Commissioner of Sivasagar, Assam, won the award for Sustainability. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Swapneel Paul, District Commissioner of Tinsukia, Assam, won the award for the Swachhata category. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Kengoo Zuringla, District Magistrate of Ukhrul, Manipur, won the award for the E-Governance category. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, District Collector of Balasore, Odisha, won the award for Disaster Management. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Suryawanshi Mayur Vikas, Collector & District Magistrate of Kendrapara, Odisha, won the award for Gender & Inclusion. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
Dr Ravi Mittal, District Collector and Magistrate of Jashpur, Chhattisgarh, won in the Start-Up and MSME category. (Express Photo/Praveen Khanna)
