The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in India observes April 24 as National Panchayati Raj Day each year. The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 was enacted on this day, and in that honour, this day is celebrated every year in India.
- In 2024, India's National Panchayati Raj Day will not have a specific theme.
- However, there will be an event to honor the nation's best panchayats with awards.
- These awards are a means of recognizing these panchayats for their outstanding efforts to improve the lives of rural households
Panchayati Raj System
India's three-tiered administrative structure is known as the Panchayati Raj system. It is a decentralised formation of governance, where local bodies or Gram Panchayats are empowered through self-governance and independence in decision making.