Udaipur Divisional Commissioner Pragya Kevalramani Honored with Chief Minister's Excellence Award

Recognition for Promoting Lacrosse Excellence Among Tribal Girls on Civil Services Day

UDAIPUR — Udaipur Divisional Commissioner Ms. Pragya Kevalramani has been awarded the Chief Minister’s Excellence Award in recognition of her exceptional contribution to promoting the sport of Lacrosse among girls in tribal regions of Rajasthan. The award was conferred on the occasion of Civil Services Day during a state-level ceremony held at HCM RIPA, Jaipur, on April 21.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma personally presented the award to Commissioner Kevalramani, applauding her efforts in encouraging Olympic-level sports participation and nurturing talent in tribal-dominated areas of the state.

Empowering Tribal Communities Through Sports

Ms. Kevalramani’s leadership has been instrumental in driving grassroots participation in Lacrosse—a sport gaining prominence internationally. Under her guidance, tribal girls have excelled in the game, bringing recognition not only to their communities but also to Rajasthan on a larger platform.

The initiative is seen as a model of inclusive governance and empowerment through sports, aligning with broader state goals of youth engagement and development in underrepresented regions.

Dignitaries Praise Transformative Governance

The award ceremony witnessed the presence of Rajasthan Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant along with other senior government officials and dignitaries. The recognition marks a significant milestone for women in administration and showcases how public service can actively transform lives beyond conventional governance.

Ms. Kevalramani’s achievement stands as a testament to visionary leadership that combines administrative excellence with community-centric development.