The Union Ministry of Panchayats annually awards the Panchayats for their good work in Panchayat Management. As a part of this, the Panchayat Ministry has announced the National Panchayat Awards 2024. It is a matter of great pride that Tripura has achieved an incredible success in the entire country. Out of the total 45 awards given, Tripura bagged an unprecedented total of 7 awards. In terms of total awards, Tripura has bagged the first position jointly with Odisha.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha extended heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved in this outstanding achievement and expressed optimism for continued success. He emphasized that this accomplishment, earned by the panchayats of the state amidst competition with nearly 2.5 lakh panchayats nationwide, stands as a testament to the strength and effectiveness of the Panchayati Raj system in the state.

The categories in which Tripura received awards are the Gomati district of Tripura will be awarded Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikash Puraskar for the Best District Panchayats in the country and has bagged prize money of Rupees 5 crore.

The Amarpur RD Block will be awarded Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikash Puraskar under the category of Best Block Panchayats for becoming the second best block in the whole country bagging a price money of Rupees 1 Crore 75 Lakhs. The Manubunkul Village Committee under Rupaichari block will be awarded the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikash Puraskar for the theme of best Women- Friendly Panchayat in the country, bagging a prize money of Rupees 1 crore.

The Thakchahra Gram Panchayat of Amarpur RD block will be awarded the Gram Urja Swaraj Vishesh Panchayat Puraskar under the category Carbon Neutral Panchayat for being the second best in the category in the country, bagging a prize of Rupees 75 lakhs.

The Betchara Gram Panchayat of Kumarghat block will be awarded Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikash Puraskar for the theme Poverty Free and Enhanced Livelihoods Panchayat has come third in poverty alleviation across the country, bagging prize money of Rupees 50 lakhs.

The Rajkang Village Committee under Amarpur RD Block will be awarded Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikash Puraskar for the theme Child Friendly Panchayat for becoming third in the formation of child- friendly panchayats in the country, with a prize of Rupees 50 lakhs.

The Debbari Gram Panchayat of Amarpur block will be awarded Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikash Puraskar under theme Water Sufficient Village for becoming third in the country to create water sufficient villages, with a prize of Rupees 50 lakhs.

The total prize money of received by the various districts, blocks and panchayats of our state respectively amount to Rupees 10 crore.

A state delegation led by Dr Sandeep R Rathode, Secretary RD (Panchayats)of Tripura  government will participate in the National Panchayat Award Ceremony scheduled for December 11, 2024, in New Delhi, which will be graced by the presence of the President of India.