Governance awards - A.P.J Abdul Kalam

APJ Abdul Kalam Innovations in Governance Awards (KIGA) 2018 at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi .
Srijan Pal Singh, summit convener and CEO of Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam Centre said that the idea of Dr. Kalam Innovation in Governance Awards is to create agile governance which could define the mega trends of the 21st century India.
"This will be multi-sectorial and people-centric so that India can not only be an economic superpower but also a socially inclusive and sustainable society," he added.
The summit is dedicated to vision and mission of Dr. Kalam. The summit was attended by 300 officers of various services, civil services society and selected meritorious students from all over India. It is a platform to showcase, ideate, develop and award innovations in various aspects of governance including Education, Healthcare, Security, Public Service Delivery, Environment, Technology, Distress Management, Energy and Fundamental Human Rights.
Anuradha Mall (IAS), CEO of Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority was awarded for her exceptional contribution in the area of women empowerment. Manisha Chandra, an eminent IAS Officer and the Director of Women and Children Development Department in Gujarat, was also awarded. Avantika Singh, Govt official in Administrative Dept. Gujarat, was given the award for her distinguished services and contribution.