With reference to the National Panchayat Awards 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The awards are conferred by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to incentivize best-performing Panchayats across the country. 2. These awards are aligned with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the grassroots level. 3. Only Gram Panchayats are eligible for these awards, while Intermediate and District Panchayats are excluded. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the National Panchayat Awards 2025, consider the following statements:
1.The awards are conferred by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to incentivize best-performing Panchayats across the country.
2.These awards are aligned with the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the grassroots level.
3.Only Gram Panchayats are eligible for these awards, while Intermediate and District Panchayats are excluded.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 and 2 only

Statement 1 is correct: The National Panchayat Awards are given by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to recognize and incentivize Panchayats for exemplary performance.

Statement 2 is correct: The awards are linked with localization of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging Panchayats to contribute to inclusive and sustainable development.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The awards cover all tiers of Panchayati Raj Institutions—Gram, Intermediate (Block), and District Panchayats—not just Gram Panchayats.

Source: AIR

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