National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24. (Image: Shutterstock)
National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated annually in India by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on April 24. The day is observed to mark the passing of the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 to the Constitution.
The Panchayati Raj system is a three-tier administrative structure of the Government of India. It is a decentralised system of governance, where local bodies or Gram Panchayats are given the power for self-governance and to make decisions for development.
According to an official statement from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, “Since 2014 the Central Government has intensified its efforts to support the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the best manner possible to ensure that the basic objectives of the Panchayati Raj are achieved in true letter and spirit.
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has seen a quantum leap in the allocation of fiscal resources to Panchayati Raj Institutions to support various infrastructure requirements and developmental activities in rural areas.”
National Panchayati Raj Day: History and Significance
The National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24 every year. This day marks a defining moment in the history of decentralisation of power to the grassroots, with the institutionalisation of Panchayati Raj through the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 which came into force with effect from that day.
The system works on the mission of empowerment, enablement and accountability of Panchayati Raj Institutions to ensure inclusive development with social justice and efficient delivery of services to transform the lives of rural India.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj was created in 2004 to look after all matters relating to the Panchayati Raj and Panchayati Raj Institutions and is headed by a minister of cabinet rank. The ministry is currently headed by Giriraj Singh.
National Panchayati Raj Day: Quotes
- When the panchayat raj is established, public opinion will do what violence can never do. –Mahatma Gandhi
The voice of the people may be said to be God’s voice, the voice of the Panchayat. –Mahatma Gandhi
Through all-round progress & grassroots-level participation, our Govt is working towards making ‘Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday’ a reality:PM Narendra Modi
Panchayats are effective ways to fulfil the aspirations of people in rural India. They are playing a vital role in India’s transformation:PM Narendra Modi
National Panchayati Raj Day: Messages
- It is one of the defining moments for India’s democracy in promoting decentralisation, empowerment and development by establishing Panchayati Raj Institutions.
The establishment of the Panchayati Raj system reminds us of the important role of local governance in the overall development of rural India.
National Panchayati Raj Day, represents the hardworking individuals who are serving people for rural development.
National Panchayati Raj Day: Wishes
- Happy National Panchayati Raj Day 2024!
Let’s honour one of the significant systems of India.
Salutation to all those individuals who are working to serve people through Panchayati Raj institutions.
