President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Panchayat Awards 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today. This year, a total of 45 awardees have been selected under various categories, reflecting a wide spectrum of achievements in grassroots governance and community development. During the ceremony, the Panchayati Raj Minister will unveil a booklet on the innovative and impactful practices of award-winning panchayats. The Ministry said in a statement that through these awards it aims to inspire other Panchayats to adopt best practices and contribute to the holistic development of rural India.