New Delhi, April 22 -- The Government of Assam was conferred the Prime Minister's Award for excellence in Public Administration, 2024, for the initiative 'Shiksha Setu', Axom, falling in the 'Innovation- state' category.

The award was presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Civil Services Day, April 21.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma extended heartfelt congratulations to the team on the prestigious recognition, which highlighted the state's dedication to transformative education reforms, as per the Chief Minister's office.

The app, a comprehensive digital platform with 360-degree information on schools, students, and staff, was designed to serve as a single source of information for day-to-day administrative operations.

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