J&K's Panchayat awards Instituted

Jammu: To recognize the ability, struggle, and excellence of the Panchayati Raj
Institutions (PRIs), besides encouraging competitiveness among them, the
Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant
Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved institution of ‘Panchayat Awards’ at Union Territory
level.
The awards will be conferred on Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and District
Panchayats under 4 categories.
As a part of the annual celebrations of the National Panchayati Raj Day on 24th April,
the winning PRIs will be presented with J&K Panchayat Awards at a Union Territory
level function, which will include a momento/citation and award money of Rs. 3 lakh
(for Gram Panchayat), Rs. 4 Lakh (for Block Panchayat), and Rs. 5 lakh (for District
Panchayat).
The process of selection of Panchayats for UT awards will coincide with the process of
selection of Panchayats for national awards and will include nominations received from
District Committees. The winners under each category will be selected by the UT level
Panchayat Performance Assessment Committee headed by Secretary, Rural
Development and Panchayati Raj Department