Overview

• Athar Aamir Khan of Kulgam and Ayushi Sudan of Kupwara received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration on April 21, 2025, in New Delhi.
• The award, one of India’s highest civil service honors, acknowledges innovative and exemplary governance at the district level.
• Ayushi Sudan was recognized in the ‘Holistic Development of Districts’ category for her work in inclusive development, education, and grassroots democracy in Kupwara.
• Athar Aamir Khan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and credited local communities and colleagues for Kulgam’s progress under national development initiatives like ‘Viksit Bharat @2047.’
• The recognition has drawn praise from local residents and public representatives, highlighting the impact of citizen-centric governance in Jammu & Kashmir.