India, Oct. 25 -- Odisha's Mayurbhanj district has been awarded the Best Performing District Award under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering tribal communities and contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Mayurbhanj Collector Hemakanta Say received the prestigious award from President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on October 17.

Speaking on the achievement, Collector Say said, "The Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan began around three to four months ago. Mayurbhanj was selected as the best-performing district for its effective implementation. Odisha also received the award for being the best-performing state under the initiative."

He further explained that the Abhiyan...