National Panchayat Awards 2024 were awarded to 45 Panchayats across India by the President of India for their exceptional contributions to inclusive growth and sustainable development.The event highlighted the pivotal role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in advancing rural governance and environmental sustainability.
Key Facts Related to National Panchayat Awards 2024
- The National Panchayat Awards commemorate the enactment of 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which granted constitutional status to Panchayats as local self-governance institutions.
- These awards are typically presented on 24th April (National Panchayati Raj Day) every year.
Objective
- The awards aim to promote best practices, foster a spirit of competition, and motivate Panchayats to excel in delivering quality governance and services to rural communities.
- These awards were revamped in 2022 to align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), using a multi-level evaluation across Block, District, State/UT, and National levels.
Panchayats are assessed on 9 thematic areas
Significance
- The awards highlight Panchayats’ pivotal role in socio-economic development, grassroots governance, and advancing the SDGs through LSDGs.
Categories of Awards
- Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP): Top 3 Gram Panchayats (GPs) under each of the 9 Localization of SDGs (LSDGs) themes.
- Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar: Top 3 GPs, Block Panchayats, and District Panchayats for overall excellence across all themes.
- Gram Urja Swaraj Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar: Recognizes GPs for renewable energy adoption.
- Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar: Awards GPs for achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
- Panchayat Kshamta Nirmaan Sarvottam Sansthan Puraskar: Honoring institutions supporting Panchayats in implementing LSDGs.