National Panchayati Raj Day and Awards | 24 Apr 2025

Source: PIB 

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: 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. 

National Panchayat Awards 

• It incentivizes top-performing Panchayats which align with 9 Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) themes, encompassing all 17 SDGs.  
• 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. 
• Other Award Categories: 
  • Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar: Top 3 GPs under each LSDG theme. 
  • Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar: Best Gram, Block and District Panchayats overall. 
    • The Nanaji Deshmukh repeat recognition is given for a GP shortlisted in subsequent National Panchayat Awards. 
  • Best Participant (State/District): Recognizing States/UTs with >90% Gram Panchayat participation. 
• Each award includes a financial incentive, along with specially designed trophies and certificates.