The Malkangiri district administration has bagged the prestigious national Skoch Award for its innovative youth empowerment and administrative excellence program, Pragati Pathe Yuba Malkangiri.
The award was presented on Saturday at the 110th Skoch Summit held at the India Habitat Centre on Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
Under the directive of Malkangiri District Collector and District Magistrate Pratmesh Arvind Rajeshirke, District Council Chief Development Officer (CDO) cum Executive Officer Dasarathi Saraboo attended the grand ceremony in New Delhi to formally receive the award on behalf of the district administration.
Expressing his delight following the national recognition, Collector Rajeshirke credited the success to the relentless hard work of the district’s field-level teams, the active participation of local youth, and the continuous guidance of the Odisha government.
The announcement of the national prize sparked widespread jubilation across Malkangiri, with citizens and officials praising the Collector’s visionary leadership, innovative approach, and the dedicated efforts of the administrative team that propelled the district onto the national stage.
