National Panchayati Raj Day and Awards:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day 2025, presented the Special Category National Panchayat Awards- 2025.
- National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on 24th April, marks the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The first celebration took place in 2010.
- Special Category National Panchayat Award 2025:
- Atma Nirbhar Panchayat Special Award: For top 3 GPs enhancing Own Source of Revenue.
- Climate Action Special Panchayat Award: For GPs moving toward net-zero emissions and renewable energy.
- Panchayat Kshamta Nirmaan Sarvottam Sansthan Puraskar: For 3 institutions supporting PRIs in LSDG implementation.
