The Union ministry of panchayat raj on Wednesday selected Banchraoda village in Raipur district’s Arang block for the Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Puraskar 2020.
The Raipur district administration was informed by the Union joint secretary of panchayat raj Dr Sanjeeb Patjoshi in a letter about the selection of the village for its commendable work done during assessment year 2018-19, an official release said.
The letter also said that Kanhabara village in Kabirdham district’s Kawardha block, has been selected for the Child-Friendly Gram Panchayat Award 2020, for the appraisal year 2018-19.
Dr Sanjeeb appreciated both the villages for its achievement and hoped they continue their efforts in the future too.