Panchayats are recognised as Institutions of self government by the Indian Constitution. 2.51 lakh Panchayats, including 2.39 lakh Gram Panchayats, 6904 Block Panchayats, and 589 District Panchayats, are present in our nation. More than 29 lakh Panchayat members are present.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh today said PM Narendra Modi had ensured self-rule for J&K in true sense. At Palli panchayat during the National Panchayati Raj Day, Jitendra Singh said J&K was often known for slogans of ‘self-rule’. “.PM Modi introduced us to the concept of
Assam panchayats to receive national awards by Ministry of Panchayati Raj
To recognize efforts put up by the States/ Union Territories in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the functioning of Panchayat
| 27 April 2021 3:52 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: To recognize efforts put up by the States/ Union Territories in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the functioning of Panchayats, the State of Assam has been selected to receive the prestigious e-Panchayat Puraskar 2021 by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
The award recognizes the efficient utilization of e-Applications in the functioning of Panchayats to bring in transparency, efficiency and accountability in the system.
Read more about Covid-19 challenge bigger than last year, stop it from hitting villages: PM on Business Standard. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Covid-19 challenge before the country now is bigger than the last year and it should be stopped from hitting villages "by all means"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the COVID-19 challenge before the country now is bigger than the last year and called for making efforts to ensure that the infectious disease is stopped from hitting villages "by all means".