Wednesday, Apr 01, 2026 22:00 [IST]
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Gangtok, (IPR): Bringing national recognition to Sikkim’s grassroots governance
framework, Gyalshing Omchung Gram Panchayat under Gyalshing District has been
selected as an awardee of the prestigious Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat
Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) 2025 under the theme “Poverty-Free & Enhanced
Livelihoods Panchayat.”
According
to an official communication issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj,
Government of India, the Gram Panchayat has secured the 3rd rank at the
national level under the said category for the year 2025.
The
award is a significant recognition of the Panchayat’s dedicated efforts towards
promoting sustainable rural development, strengthening livelihoods, and working
towards poverty alleviation through effective grassroots governance.
The
achievement reflects the commitment and coordinated efforts of the Panchayat
representatives, local stakeholders, and the Rural Management & Development
department, Government of Sikkim, in implementing people-centric development
initiatives at the village level.
