Onlykashmir.in News Desk
Srinagar, May 09: Jammu and Kashmir has earned national recognition in the National Panchayat Awards 2025 announced by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, with Wagoora Panchayat of Budgam district securing a prestigious award at the national level.
According to the official announcement, Wagoora Panchayat in B.K. Pora block of Budgam district secured third rank in the “Socially Just & Socially Secured Panchayat” category and will receive a cash पुरस्कार of Rs 25 lakh.
The award is being conferred under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar, which recognises outstanding Gram Panchayats across the country for their performance in various Sustainable Development Goals-related themes.
As per the Ministry, a total of 42 Panchayats from 17 States and Union Territories have been selected under different categories, while the award ceremony will be held in New Delhi on June 3, 2026.
The recognition to Wagoora Panchayat has been seen as a significant achievement for Jammu and Kashmir in the field of social justice, welfare measures and grassroots governance.
