Itanagar, Apr 22: Kurung Kumey District Commissioner Vishakha Yadav has been conferred with the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 for her exceptional initiative, ProjectDigiKaksha. The recognition highlights her efforts in driving digital education and governance in the remote border areas of Arunachal Pradesh.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu took to social media on Tuesday to congratulate Yadav, stating, “Kudos to Kurung Kumey DC Vishakha Yadav on receiving the prestigious PM’s Award 2024 for her groundbreaking initiative ProjectDigiKaksha! From the heights of the border, she’s driving a digital revolution in learning & governance. Truly a proud moment for Arunachal & the nation!”

Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein also expressed his appreciation, saying, “Congratulations to Smt. Vishakha Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Kurung Kumey, on being conferred with the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 for her outstanding initiative ‘Project DigiKaksha: A Vision for a Vibrant Village on the Indo-China Border.’ Her dedication to empowering remote border communities through digital education is truly commendable.”

ProjectDigiKaksha aims to transform education in the region by providing digital tools and resources to remote villages, thereby improving access to learning and governance.