e-Pragati Year

Andhra CM Naidu declares 2017 as e-pragati year

Question- Recently, which State’s Chief Minister declared 2017 as e-Pragati year?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Jharkhand
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • On September 21, 2017, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu declared 2017 as e-Pragati Year.
  • e-Pragati will be implemented in all departments of the state.
  • The use of new technology will bring transparency in administration and employment opportunities will arise.
  • On this occasion, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the Andhra Pradesh Sports Policy, 2017.
  • The Chief Minister paid homage to the great social reformer Gurazada Apparao on the evening of 150th birth centenary.

Reference:
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