Current Context : The National Panchayat Awards Conferment Ceremony 2024, organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
About the Awards
- Organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), the awards recognize Panchayats for exemplary contributions to rural development.
- Focuses on achievements in areas like poverty alleviation, health, water conservation, governance, women empowerment, and infrastructure development.
- Encourages Panchayats to foster sustainable and inclusive growth in rural communities by aligning with the Local Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs).
Award Categories :
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP):
- Awarded to the top three Gram Panchayats/Equivalent Bodies for performance in each of the nine themes.
Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar:
- Recognizes the top three Gram, Block, and District Panchayats for overall excellence across all nine themes.
Special Category Awards:
- Gram Urja Swaraj Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar: Recognizes use of renewable energy.
- Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar: Rewards adoption of carbon-neutral practices.
- Panchayat Kshamta Nirmaan Sarvottam Sansthan Puraskar: Acknowledges institutions aiding Gram Panchayats in achieving LSDGs.