The Ministry of Panchayati Raj commemorates 24th April of every year as the National Panchayati Raj Day, as the 73rd Constitutional Amendment came into force on this date.
Every year, on this occasion, Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been awarding the best performing Panchayats/States/UTs across the country under the Incentivization of Panchayats in recognition of their good work for improving delivery of services and public goods.
The National Panchayat Awards 2021 are being conferred under the following categories:
