Rajasthan

• 01 Nov 2023

Meri Maati Mera Desh Abhiyan : Rajasthan gets 'Amrit Award'

Why In News?

On October 31, 2023, Rajasthan has received the 'Amrit Award' by securing third position in the category of best performing states in 'Meri Maati Mera Desh Abhiyan' during the Amrit Mahotsav of Azadi.

Key Points:

• At the grand finale of the Amrit Kalash Yatra of the Meri Maati Mera Desh Abhiyan held at the Path of Duty in New Delhi, the Prime Minister presented the Azadi Ka Amrit Awards to the 3 top performing States/UTs as well as Ministries and Departments.
• It is noteworthy that these awards were selected by a committee constituted at a high level, according to which out of 36 states and union territories, the first prize was given to Jammu and Kashmir and the second prize was given to Gujarat.
• The third prize was jointly awarded to the state of Rajasthan and Haryana. This award was received by Rajasthan Chief Secretary Usha Sharma.