Jammu and Kashmir
5 Gram Panchayats of Jammu and Kashmir bag National Panchayat Awards-2021
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today extended his heartiest congratulations to the best performingPanchayats of J&K for bringing laurels to the UT by bagging the prestigious National Panchayat Awards 2021.
Gram Panchayat Kangroosa, Block Kandi Rafiabad, Baramulla, and Gram Panchayat Hakermulla, BlockSoibugh, Budgam won the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran puraskar (DDUPSP).
Gram Panchayat Kootah, Hiranagar, Kathua was conferred with Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya GauravGram Sabha Puraskar (NDRGGSP).
Gram Panchayat Panzgam A, Block Reddi Chowkibal, Kupwara wonGram Panchayat Development Plan Award (GPDPA).
While, Gram Panchayat Achabal A, block Nadihal,Baramulla bagged Child Friendly Gram Panchayat Award (CFGPA).
The Lt Governor applauded the Sarpanches and other PRI members of the Awardee Panchayats forputting in outstanding efforts for the effective and efficient delivery of public services for transformationof rural J&K.
"These PRIs would be role models for other Panchayats and these achievements shall motivate others tofollow their path. I am hopeful that other Panchayats in the UT would replicate similar steps and adoptbest practices for greater development and welfare of the rural masses," said the Lt Governor.
Distinct emphasis on rural development through inclusive programmes, empowering PRIs and efficientmonitoring of rural welfare programmes has won J&K five national awards, added the Lt Governor.
Pertinently, today, on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister, Narendra Modiconferred the National Panchayat Awards 2021 under the various categories.
The Prime Minister hasalso transferred the award money directly to the bank accounts of the concerned Panchayats in realtime.
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