The Panchayati Raj Day, recognized annually by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on 24th April, commemorates the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 of the Constitution coming into effect in the year 1993.

• This day celebrates the national local self-governance and democratic decentralization. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the nodal ministry, 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.
• A strengthened local self-government would strengthen the commitment of the rural India towards self- reliance promoting social, economic and cultural change transforming the lives of our rural population.
• This year, 2022, the National Panchayati Raj Day is being celebrated along with the year-long celebration of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. In the occasion of the same, the iconic week of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been earmarked from 11th April, 2022 to 17th April, 2022.