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Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Odisha to launch State-level ‘Panchayat Puraskar'
Bhubaneswar: Taking a cue from National Panchayat Awards given by the Union government, the Odisha government has unveiled its own State Panchayat Puraskar initiative to encourage excellence among panchayati raj institutions. Speaking to mediapersons, Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said the move is aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, enhancing livelihood opportunities and ensuring inclusive development across the State. Naik said: 'Just as the Centre motivates panchayats with national awards, we are introducing the State Panchayat Awards to recognise and reward outstanding Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zilla Parishads for their contributions in governance, service delivery and rural development.' The Panchayati Raj Minister further said the State government has allocated Rs 4 crore for the implementation of the scheme. The awards, to be introduced from 2024-25, will identify the best-performing panchayats across multiple indicators and categories. Based on performance under Localised Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) in nine thematic areas, the top three Gram Panchayats and Panchayat Samitis will be awarded at the State level. The minister also said the top three Gram Panchayats in each of the nine LSDG themes will receive individual recognition. Each district will identify the top three Gram Panchayats demonstrating best performance under LSDGs, who will be given monetary prizes. Similarly, the top three Gram Panchayats at the block level will receive Token Certificates of Appreciation. The panchayats performing exceptionally in flagship areas such as MGNREGA, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Jal Jeevan Mission, Good Governance, Skill Development, Income Generation, Online Auditing and Women's Participation will be selected for the awards. The award amount will range from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 25 lakh, depending on the level and performance category. The award money will be utilised for various development activities, such as thematic development based on the awarded LSDG category, Community Infrastructure such as roads, drinking water and basic amenities, Health Camps especially for women and children, Digital Literacy and Libraries like creating access to modern education and learning resources. Naik emphasised that the selection process will be data-driven, impartial and transparent, ensuring fair recognition for outstanding performance. 'The objective is not just to reward good work but also to set examples that can be replicated across the State,' he said. He further said: 'Through this initiative, we aim to encourage innovation at the grassroots, empower local governance and promote community-sensitive administration. 'The country will develop when the Panchayati Raj System is strengthened. So, we are working on the principle of 'Viksit Village and Viksit Odisha',' added Naik.
Hans India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MBNR aims for top spot in National Panchayat awards
Mahabubnagar: District Collector Viziyendira Boyi urged officials to ensure accurate data collection and timely uploading of Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 indicators for 2023-24. She was speaking at a training session for MPDOs, MPOs, Panchayat Secretaries, and department officials at the Collectorate conference hall. Emphasizing that Mahabubnagar should aim for the first rank in National Panchayat Awards, the Collector stressed the importance of uploading data related to nine themes: poverty-free villages, livelihood enhancement, healthy and child-friendly panchayats, water sufficiency, cleanliness, greenery, self-reliance, inclusive governance, and women-friendly villages. She instructed secretaries to coordinate with departments, collect data, and upload it by July 15. Mandal-level officers must verify the data and forward it to Zilla Parishad CEO and then to the state level. She reminded that Telangana ranked second nationally last year and expressed confidence that Mahabubnagar can take the lead this year. Regarding Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025, the Collector called for better performance. Rankings will be based on service level progress, citizen feedback, field observations, and third-party inspections of villages and homes. She also reviewed progress under Indiramma housing, urging officials to speed up grounding of approved houses. From June 25 to July 8, awareness campaigns will be held in 25 tribal hamlets and 14 Chenchu villages under PM-JANMAN and PM-Dhartiawabha schemes. The aim is 100% coverage of Aadhaar, ration cards, Ayushman Bharat, caste certificates, KCC, and Jan Dhan accounts. Officials were directed to collect applications from those without key documents and ensure benefits reach all eligible families.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Tripura signs MoU with the IIM to provide advanced training to Panchayat officials
Tripura government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute Of Management–Shillong (IIM–Shillong) to provide advanced training to Panchayat officials of the State. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha during the National Panchayat Day celebrations here on Saturday. Mr. Saha acknowledged the dedicated efforts of Panchayats in delivering effective rural governance which has been recognised through national awards. He highlighted Tripura's success in various parameters including in the winning of seven National Panchayat Awards last year. He further underlined that Tripura has set an example for the rest of the country in terms of empowering the three-tier Panchayat system. He said the Panchayat department of the State government is committed to implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat aimed at developing rural India. As part of the National Panchayat Day celebrations, the Chief Minister inaugurated a new smart office and video conference office, declared all Panchayats in the State as disability-friendly, introduced a newsletter called 'Gram Srijan' and unveiled the annual report of the Panchayat Department. He also presented certificates of appreciation to various Panchayats and Panchayat officials for their exceptional work in areas such as climate protection, self-reliance, e-governance and special initiatives.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi launches over Rs 13,480 cr development projects in Bihar's Madhubani
Live Events Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore in Bihar's Madhubani on Prime Minister is participating in a programme marking National Panchayati Raj Day and presented National Panchayat Awards, recognising and incentivising best-performing Panchayats on the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant with a rail unloading facility at Hathua in Gopalganj District of Bihar worth around Rs 340 crore. This will help in streamlining the supply chain and improving the efficiency of bulk LPG power infrastructure in the region, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 1,170 crore and also inaugurated multiple projects worth over Rs 5,030 crore in the power sector in Bihar under the Revamped Distribution Sector boost rail connectivity across the nation, the Prime Minister flagged off Amrit Bharat Express between Saharsa and Mumbai, Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Jaynagar and Patna and trains between Pipra and Saharsa and Saharsa and also inaugurated the Supaul Pipra rail line, Hasanpur Bithan Rail line and two 2-lane Rail over bridges at Chapra and Bagaha. He dedicated the Khagaria-Alauli Rail line. These projects will improve connectivity and lead to the overall socio-economic development of the handed over keys to some beneficiaries, marking the Grih Pravesh of 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U houses in Prime Minister also distributed benefits of around Rs 930 crore under the Community Investment Fund to over 2 lakh SHGs from Bihar under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY- NRLM).PM Modi also handed over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries of PMAY-Gramin and released instalments to 10 lakh PMAY-G beneficiaries from across the country.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
In first public address after Pahalgam attack, PM Modi observes two-minute silence for victims
Madhubani: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making his first public address in Bihar, after the dastardly terror attacks in J&K's Pahalgam, observed a two-minute silence for the victims and paid tributes to them. PM Modi said that the nation is united in expressing grief for the victims, who lost lives in the cowardly act of terror. He called on the public to observe a moment of silence for the lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, on Tuesday. 'Before I begin my speech, I would like to request all of you to observe a moment of silence, to pay tribute to the families we lost in terror attacks on April 22,' PM Modi said. PM Modi said this while addressing a public rally in Bihar's Madhubani district, to mark National Panchayati Raj Day and launch an array of development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore. "Today, on Panchayati Raj Day, the entire nation is connected with Bihar and Mithila. Several developmental projects worth thousands of crores, including in electricity and railways, have been inaugurated here," PM Modi said. Drawing a historical parallel, he added, "Bihar is the land where Bapu (Mahatma Gandhi) began his Satyagraha. His belief was clear: India's development lies in the development of its villages. This is the essence of Panchayati Raj." Highlighting achievements in rural governance, the Prime Minister said over 2 lakh Panchayats have been connected to the internet in the past decade, enabling digital access to essential documents such as birth and death certificates and property records. "After several decades of independence, India has seen the construction of a new Parliament building, and many villages have received new Panchayat buildings as well. The government prioritized the allocation of appropriate funds to the Panchayats. In the last ten years, over Rs 2 lakh crore have been allocated to the Panchayats, which has been used for the development of villages," he said. PM Modi also emphasised the digitalisation of land records to resolve long-standing land disputes at the village level. At the event, the Prime Minister presented the National Panchayat Awards to the best-performing Panchayats across the country. He laid the foundation stone of a Rs 340 crore LPG bottling plant in Hathua, Gopalganj, to improve regional gas distribution. In the power sector, he launched new projects worth Rs 1,170 crore and inaugurated existing ones under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme worth over Rs 5,030 crore. Rail connectivity received a significant boost with the flagging off of the Amrit Bharat Express between Saharsa and Mumbai and the launch of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Jaynagar and Patna. New train services between Pipra-Saharsa and Saharsa-Samastipur were also inaugurated. Other rail projects included the dedication of the Khagaria-Alauli line, the inauguration of Supaul-Pipra and Hasanpur-Bithan lines, and two new rail overbridges at Chapra and Bagaha. Further, PM Modi distributed Rs 930 crore under the Community Investment Fund to over 2 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Bihar under the DAY-NRLM scheme. Under PMAY-Gramin, he handed over sanction letters to 15 lakh new beneficiaries, released instalments for 10 lakh beneficiaries nationwide, and marked Grih Pravesh for 1 lakh PMAY-G and 54,000 PMAY-U homes in Bihar. This mega event comes against the backdrop of the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
