R-Day: 600 Panchayat leaders to be Special Guests; to witness parade at New Delhi
These Special Guests have been selected for their outstanding contributions
By Newsmeter Network Published on 25 Jan 2025 9:35 AM IST
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New Delhi: Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has invited more than 600 Panchayat leaders as Special Guests to witness the Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26, 2025.
These Special Guests have been selected for their outstanding contributions to the saturation of beneficiaries under the flagship schemes in their respective Panchayats.
The schemes include Har Ghar Jal Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Mission Indradhanush, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman Bharat), Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana, PM MUDRA Yojana, PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, and the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme.
The invitees also include Panchayat leaders awarded at the National and State levels who have demonstrated excellence in key developmental areas such as health, education, women and child development, water and sanitation, and climate action, ensuring pan-India representation across diverse regions, socio-economic groups, and genders including Panchayat leaders from the aspirational districts.
On Republic Day, these Special Invitees and their family members will witness the grandeur of the Republic Day Parade. This opportunity symbolizes their journey from their Karmkshetra to Kartavya Path.
Special Felicitation Event:
On January 25, a special felicitation event will be held at the Airport Authority of India Officersā Institute, New Delhi, to honor these Panchayat leaders.
The program will include the release of the 15th issue of the āGramoday Sankalpā magazine, the felicitation of Panchayat leaders, and the giving away of certificates/prizes to the winners of the Know Your Constitution Quiz Contest organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Constitution Day 2024.
