Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that three panchayats from the state have been selected for the Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Nanaji Deshmukh Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar 2025, conferred by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
In a social media post, Saha said Sepahijala district secured the top rank in the Best District Panchayat category, while Kanchanbari Gram Panchayat in Unakoti district was ranked first under the Healthy Panchayat category.
Baikunthapur Gram Panchayat in West Tripura district secured the third position in the Women-Friendly Panchayat category, he added.
The Chief Minister said the award-winning panchayats would receive financial incentives as part of the recognition. Sepahijala district will receive Rs 5 crore, Kanchanbari Gram Panchayat Rs 1 crore, and Baikunthapur Gram Panchayat Rs 50 lakh, he said.
Saha added that the awards reflect the performance of grassroots institutions in areas such as governance, public health, and gender inclusivity. He noted that the recognition highlights the efforts made by local bodies in strengthening rural development and service delivery mechanisms.
The Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar is awarded annually by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to recognise outstanding performance by panchayats across the country in achieving sustainable development goals and improving governance at the local level.
Officials said the awards aim to incentivise best practices and encourage panchayats to adopt innovative approaches in service delivery and community development.