They were instituted to recognize the extraordinary work done by Districts/implementing units and Central/State organisations for the welfare of common citizens.
Author Geetanjali Shree's novel 'Tomb of Sand' on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.
World Autism Awareness Day is being celebrated on 02 April every year, to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) throughout the world.