Gujarat CM to Award Grants to 761 Samaras Gram Panchayats on July 4th

A state-level felicitation event will be held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on July 4, 2025, at 3 PM. The event will be attended by 4,876 newly elected Sarpanchs and 600 members from Mahila Samaras Gram Panchayats. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will virtually allocate grants exceeding ₹35 crore to 761 Samaras Gram Panchayats. Certificates will also be presented to Sarpanchs of Gram Panchayats excelling in nine Panchayat Advancement Index themes. Over ₹1,236 crore has been earmarked for various incentive and grant schemes. Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil will deliver a motivational address. Several villages have been recognized for outstanding performance in various categories, including poverty reduction, health, child-friendliness, water sufficiency, cleanliness, infrastructure, social security, good governance, and women-friendliness. Bhavnagar district has the highest number of Samaras Gram Panchayats, while Mehsana leads in Women’s Samaras Gram Panchayats.