Gujarat CM to Honor Gram Panchayats, Distribute Grants on July 4

A significant event is scheduled for July 4, 2025, at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event will see the presence of 4,876 newly elected Sarpanchs and 600 members from Mahila Samaras Gram Panchayats. During the ceremony, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will remotely allocate grants exceeding ₹35 crore to 761 Samaras Gram Panchayats. The event will also include the presentation of certificates to the best-performing Gram Panchayats, as assessed by the Panchayat Advancement Index across nine key themes. A substantial sum of over ₹1,236 crore has been set aside for various incentive and grant programs. Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil will be the guest speaker and will deliver an inspiring address. Several Gram Panchayats across Gujarat have achieved top rankings in their respective districts under different categories. Bhavnagar district has the most Samaras Gram Panchayats, while Mehsana leads in the count of Women’s Samaras Gram Panchayats.