Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki on Friday honoured seven Panchayats which have achieved 5 and 6 stars under the 7-Star Rainbow Scheme, in the State.
Jainpur, Janachauli and Nagla Bhikhu villages of block Hathin of Palwal have achieved 6 stars while Bhaindoli and Gharount in Palwal, Badhda in district Charkhi Dadri and Kahnaur in district Rohtak have achieved 5 Stars.
The Governor honoured the seven Panchayats during a State level Function organised, here. Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Krishan Pal Gurjar and Development and Panchayats Minister, OP Dhankar were also present on the occasion.
Under the scheme, each Gram Panchayat would get Rs one lakh for every star and Rs 1.5 lakh each for cleanliness and commendable work in Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign. The Gram Panchayat of Badhda, Bhaindoli, Gharount have been given cash award of Rs 5.5 lakh each, Kahnaur Rs 6 lakh, Jainpur Rs 7 lakh and Janchauli and Nangla Bhikhu Rs 6.5 lakh each.
Speaking on the occasion, Solanki said that the 7-Star Rainbow Scheme of the State Government is exemplary for Panchayats in the country.
He said that the State Government is committed for the development of villages and farmers. For the first time in the country, Haryana Government had initiated to elect educated Panchayats in the state and resultantly, today the development of villages is being carried out on fast pace and with complete transparency, he said.
Despite having 33 per cent reservation for women in Panchayats, with the initiative of educated panchayats, 42 per cent women are now Sarpanch, the Governor added.
Development and Panchayats Minister, OP Dhankar said that Gram Gaurav Patts (village pride display boards) are also being installed in villages in which names of freedom fighters, martyrs and war heroes of the village are being listed.
This will inspire the youth of villages to contribute for the society and the country. The winning panchayats under 7-Star Rainbow Scheme, would also inspire other panchayats and the village life will witness transformation, he said.