Question

For which project, did Andhra Pradesh win the Gold award in the category of "Outstanding Performance in Citizen-Centric Service Delivery" in the 20^th National Conference on e-Governance held in January 2017?
1. Aadhar-enabled PDS
2. Loan Module
3. State Pension Portal
4. CORE

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Aadhar-enabled PDS

The correct answer is Aadhar-enabled PDS.

• 20th National Conference 
  •  Andhra Pradesh is a pioneer in providing 725 e-governance services in rural areas.
  • The linking of the AADHAAR Cards has helped the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and the beneficiaries get their financial benefits directly to their bank accounts.
  • The two day National Conference on e-Governance concluded in Visakhapatnam.
  • The Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Law & Justice Shri P.P. Chaudhary chaired the valedictory session of the 20th National Conference on e-Governance.
  • Shri P.P. Chaudhary gave away the awards to the winners. National Awards for e-Governance 2016-17 were presented in two types of awards for each category. Out of 20 awards, 09 are Gold and 11 Silver. Gold Award carries a certificate, citation and cash award of Rs 2.00 lakhs. Silver Award carries a certificate, citation and cash award of Rs. 1.00 lakh.
• Aadhar-enabled PDS
  • Aadhaar enabled Public Distribution System based on biometric authentication for distribution of food and non-food items at subsidized rates for beneficiaries.
  • Aepds- Department of Consumer Affairs, Food & Civil Supplies.

• Andhra Pradesh
  • Chief Minister - Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy
  • Governor - Bhiswabhusan Harichandan
  • National Bird - Snakehead Murrel (Channa Striata)
  • National Animal - Blackbuck
  • National Tree - Neem Tree
  • National Flower - Common Jasmine 
  • National Parks -  Papikonda National Park, Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Sri Venkateshwara National Park.