Agartala (Tripura) [India], May 3 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday lauded the Panchayati Raj system in the state and said that Tripura Panchayats are working very well in all kinds of parameters.
“The way Panchayati Raj system is working in Tripura is laudable. We got 7 prizes in the entire nation… Prime Minister recognises that the rural development is necessary for national development. Given the development happening in Tripura, there is an increase in the number of Self-Help Groups… Tripura Panchayats are working very well in all kinds of parameters,” CM Saha told ANI.
Earlier today, CM Saha attended the programme organized to observe National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 at Gram Swaraj Bhavan at AD Nagar in Agartala.
During his address the Chief Minister emphasised the critical role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in strengthening grassroots democracy and accelerating rural development, according a statement released by his office.
Saha highlighted various state government initiatives aimed at empowering local self-governance and ensuring last-mile delivery of welfare schemes.
He urged the panchayat members to actively participate in development planning, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and public service.
The programme also included presentations on successful panchayat models, digital initiatives, and awards for outstanding contributions by local bodies. Cultural performances and community exhibitions marked the occasion, celebrating the spirit of self-governance and rural empowerment.
National Panchayati Raj Day is observed every year on April 24 to commemorate the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1993, which gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions in India. (ANI)
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