The National Panchayat Awards Conferment Ceremony 2024 will be held on 11th December 2024 at the Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This prestigious event, organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will honor 45 awardees selected for their exceptional contributions to sustainable and inclusive development.
Key Dignitaries and Event Highlights
- Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will confer the National Panchayat Awards to the awardees.
- The ceremony will be attended by:
- Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
- Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
- Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
- Other distinguished dignitaries, senior officials from the Government of India and States/UTs, and Panchayat representatives from across the nation will also be present.
The Hon’ble President of India will deliver an inspiring address, motivating the awardees and attendees to continue striving for excellence in decentralized governance.
Special Unveiling and Digital Transfer
- Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh will unveil a booklet titled ‘Best Practices on Works of Awardee Panchayats’, which highlights the innovative and impactful practices of award-winning Panchayats.
- The first copy of the booklet will be presented to the Hon’ble President of India.
- Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh will also oversee the digital transfer of award money to the winning Panchayats.
A short film showcasing the efforts of the awardee Panchayats and the role of training institutes in enhancing the capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions will be screened.
Categories of National Panchayat Awards 2024
The awards cover various categories, including:
- Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar
- Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar
- Gram Urja Swaraj Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar
- Carbon Neutral Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar
- Panchayat Kshamta Nirmaan Sarvottam Sansthan Puraskar
These awards recognize Panchayats for their work in areas such as poverty alleviation, health, child welfare, water conservation, sanitation, infrastructure, social justice, governance, and women empowerment.
Objective of the National Panchayat Awards
The Ministry has undertaken a detailed exercise to select well-performing Panchayats across various thematic areas. The aim is to encourage these Panchayats to excel further and inspire other rural local bodies to achieve their best. The initiative aligns with national objectives and supports a Whole-of-the-Government and Whole-of-Society approach to rural development.
Media and Stakeholder Engagement
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj encourages active cooperation from the media and other stakeholders to amplify the message of decentralized development and celebrate the achievements of exemplary Panchayats.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- When and where will the National Panchayat Awards Conferment Ceremony 2024 take place?
- A) 11th December 2024, Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- B) 10th December 2024, New Delhi
- C) 12th December 2024, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- D) 11th December 2024, Parliament House, New Delhi
- Who will confer the National Panchayat Awards to the awardees?
- A) Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh
- B) Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India
- C) Shri Vivek Bharadwaj
- D) Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel
- Which booklet will be unveiled during the ceremony?
- A) Best Practices in Rural Development
- B) Best Practices on Works of Awardee Panchayats
- C) National Panchayat Development Report
- D) Rural Development and Governance Practices
- Which category is NOT part of the National Panchayat Awards 2024?
- A) Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar
- B) Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar
- C) Panchayat Kshamta Nirmaan Sarvottam Sansthan Puraskar
- D) Best Panchayat Governance Award
- What is the primary objective of the National Panchayat Awards 2024?
- A) To celebrate urban development
- B) To encourage Panchayats to excel further and inspire other rural local bodies
- C) To reward individuals for their contributions to rural India
- D) To promote corporate social responsibility in rural areas