National Panchayati Raj Day

April 24, 2026 3:59 PM

National Panchayati Raj Day: Grassroots democracy gains strength with women, youth at the core

National Panchayati Raj Day, observed annually on April 24, highlights the growing strength of grassroots democracy in India, with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) continuing to play a central role in local governance, inclusion, and rural development The day commemorates the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, which came into force in 1993 and granted constitutional status to Panchayats under Part IX of the Constitution. Over the past three decades, the system has expanded s...

April 24, 2026 2:28 PM

National Panchayati Raj Day: Over 2.5 lakh Panchayats, 24.04 lakh representatives drive inclusive, digital rural governance

National Panchayati Raj Day, observed annually on April 24, highlights the growing strength of grassroots democracy in India, with Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) continuing to play a central role in local governance, inclusion, and rural development. The day commemorates the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which came into force in 1993 and granted constitutional status to Panchayats under Part IX of the Constitution. Over the past three decades, the system has expan...

May 5, 2025 4:48 PM

“Phulera Ka Panchayati Raj” campaign strikes a chord nationwide; final episode crosses 6 million views

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj’s innovative digital campaign, “Phulera Ka Panchayati Raj”, has resonated strongly with audiences across the country. According to an official statement released by the Ministry on Monday, the third and final episode of the series, “Alhua Vikas”, has surpassed 6 million views on YouTube. The episode was launched on April 24, coinciding with National Panchayati Raj Day, and continues to gain traction for its relatable storytelling and impactful message hi...

April 25, 2025 12:30 PM

Lalan Singh highlights sevenfold rise in fund devolution to PRIs, digital push on Panchayati Raj Diwas

Union Minister of Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, on Thursday praised the significant transformation in local self-governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Speaking at the National Panchayati Raj Day celebration at Lohna Uttar Gram Panchayat in Bihar’s Madhubani district, Singh highlighted major strides made in empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). He said that fund devolution to PRIs has increased nearly sevenfold over the past de...

April 24, 2025 4:53 PM

If villages are strong, India will develop faster: PM Modi on launching Rs 13,480-crore projects in Bihar

On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive public gathering in Bihar’s Madhubani district and inaugurated a series of development projects spanning railways, infrastructure, LPG, and rural empowerment—collectively worth over ₹13,480 crore. The event began on a solemn note, with the Prime Minister urging the crowd to observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the April 22 Pahalgam attack. He also paid tribute to national po...