They were instituted to recognize the extraordinary work done by Districts/implementing units and Central/State organisations for the welfare of common citizens.
National Panchayati Raj Day is being celebrated on April 24 to raise awareness about the panchayats and gram sabhas along with local self-governments in rural India.
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur launched the Broadcast Seva Portal in New Delhi, and said that the ease of doing business will get promoted with its launch.