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Which day is celebrated as the Panchayat Divas in India?1. 24th April2. 21st April3. 22nd April4. 23rd April

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 24th April

The correct answer is 24th April.

  • The Panchayat Divas also called National Panchayati Raj Day or National Local Self-Government day is celebrated every year on 24 April since 2010.

  • It is the national day of the Panchayati Raj System. It is celebrated by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. 
  • It was declared by the then Prime minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. He pointed following objective of declaring so:
    • For proper functioning of Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs)
    • Increasing the participation of locals in the development process
    • To counter the Maoist threat 


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