Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conferred the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration, 2021 for Best Performance in the implementation of Promoting excellence in sports and wellness through Khelo India Scheme to Bishnupur District of Manipur.<br />''<br />''The award was received by Bishnupur Deputy Commissioner Lourembam Bikram. The award was conferred in an event organised on the occasion of 15th Civil Services Day function in New Delhi.<br />''<br />''Khelo India Scheme is a national programme for development of sports which aims to infuse sports culture and achieve sporting excellence in the country. The scheme is to encourage sports across the country allowing the population to harness the power of sports through its cross-cutting influence, including, holistic development of children and youth, community development, social integration, gender equality, healthy lifestyle etc. <br />''<br />''<br />