National Panchayati Raj Day observed on April 24

Key facts

• National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated annually on April 24.
• The theme for National Panchayati Raj Day 2026 is “Sashakt Panchayat, Sarvangeen Vikas" (Empowered Panchayats, Holistic Development).
• The day commemorates the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, which came into effect on April 24, 1993.
• The Panchayati Raj system operates on a three-tier structure: Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti (intermediate level), and Zilla Parishad (district level).
• e-GramSwaraj is an online platform aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in Panchayat administration.
• The observance aligns with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and the goal of becoming a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047.
• Panchayat elections are held every five years, with at least 50% of seats reserved for women, Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
• India currently has 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats, 6,687 Panchayat Samitis, and 666 Zilla Panchayats.
• National Panchayati Raj Day has been an annual event since its establishment in 2010.