Karnataka Tops National Panchayat Awards 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Panchayat Awards 2025 |
| Top State | Karnataka (highest awards) |
| Other Top States | Andhra Pradesh & Odisha (5 awards each) |
| Awarded By | Ministry of Panchayati Raj under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan |
| Objective | Recognize best-performing Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) for rural governance & SDG localisation |
| Constitutional Basis | Article 40 (DPSP) & 73rd Amendment Act (statutory status to PRIs) |