The correct answer is: d) Gram Swaraj Award.
The Gram Swaraj Award is a state government award given to individuals and organizations for exemplary work in the field of rural development in Odisha. It was instituted in 2001 by the Government of Odisha to recognize and encourage outstanding work in the field of rural development. The award is given annually to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the development of rural areas in Odisha.
The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a memento. The cash prize is Rs. 1 lakh for individuals and Rs. 5 lakh for organizations. The citation is a letter of appreciation from the Chief Minister of Odisha. The memento is a plaque or a trophy.
The award is given by a jury of eminent persons in the field of rural development. The jury selects the awardees based on their work in the following areas:
- Promotion of agriculture and allied activities
- Development of infrastructure in rural areas
- Promotion of education and health in rural areas
- Empowerment of women and marginalized groups
- Promotion of sustainable development
The Gram Swaraj Award is a prestigious award that recognizes the outstanding work of individuals and organizations in the field of rural development in Odisha. It is a motivation for others to work towards the development of rural areas in Odisha.
The other options are:
- Krushak Samman: This is an award given to farmers for their outstanding contribution to agriculture.
- Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar: This is an award given to panchayats for their outstanding contribution to rural development.
- Ama Gaon Ama Bikash Award: This is an award given to villages for their outstanding contribution to rural development.