Tripura has made a remarkable achievement in the field of grassroots governance, as three of its Panchayats have been awarded the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Nanaji Deshmukh Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar 2025 by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. The awards were announced recently, and Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha took to social media to congratulate the winning Panchayats.
The three Panchayats that received the top honors are:
1. Sepahijala District - Ranked 1st in the Best District Panchayat category
2. Kanchabari Gram Panchayat, Unakoti - Ranked 1st in the Healthy Panchayat category
3. Baikunthapur Gram Panchayat, West Tripura - Ranked 3rd in the Women-Friendly Panchayat category The winners will receive a cash prize of ₹ 5 Crore, ₹ 1 Crore, and ₹ 50 Lakh respectively. These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Panchayat members, officials, and citizens who have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people in their areas.
The Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Nanaji Deshmukh Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar is a prestigious award that recognizes the outstanding work of Panchayats in implementing the principles of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India. The award is given to Panchayats that have made significant contributions to the development of their areas, particularly in the areas of rural development, social welfare, and economic empowerment. Tripura's success in winning these awards is a matter of pride for the people of the state.
It is a recognition of the state's commitment to good governance and its efforts to improve the lives of its citizens. The state government's initiatives to promote Panchayati Raj and empower the Panchayats have borne fruit, and this achievement is a testament to the state's dedication to the cause of rural development. The winners of the award will receive the cash prize and a certificate of appreciation from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
The award ceremony will be held in New Delhi, where the winners will be honored by the Union Minister for Panchayati Raj. Tripura's Panchayats have set a shining example for other states to follow. Their dedication to the cause of rural development and their commitment to good governance have earned them the recognition they deserve.
The state government's efforts to promote Panchayati Raj and empower the Panchayats will continue to bear fruit, and Tripura will remain a model for other states to follow. In conclusion, Tripura's success in winning the Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Nanaji Deshmukh Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar 2025 is a matter of pride for the people of the state. It is a recognition of the state's commitment to good governance and its efforts to improve the lives of its citizens. The state government's initiatives to promote Panchayati Raj and empower the Panchayats have borne fruit, and this achievement is a testament to the state's dedication to the cause of rural development.