{"id":762018,"date":"2025-04-16T11:23:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T05:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=762018"},"modified":"2025-06-03T17:09:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T11:39:50","slug":"national-panchayati-raj-day-2025-april-24-quotes-history-significance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/","title":{"rendered":"National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 (April 24): Quotes, History &#038; Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_2025\" title=\"National Panchayati Raj Day 2025\">National Panchayati Raj Day 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_2025_-_How_Its_Celebrated\" title=\"National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 \u2014 How It\u2019s Celebrated\">National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 \u2014 How It\u2019s Celebrated<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#What_is_Panchayati_Raj_System\" title=\"What is Panchayati Raj System?\">What is Panchayati Raj System?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#First_National_Panchayati_Raj_Day\" title=\"First National Panchayati Raj Day\">First National Panchayati Raj Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#National_Panchayat_Awards_2025_-_Recognizing_Excellence\" title=\"National Panchayat Awards 2025 \u2014 Recognizing Excellence\">National Panchayat Awards 2025 \u2014 Recognizing Excellence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_Quotes\" title=\"National Panchayati Raj Day Quotes\">National Panchayati Raj Day Quotes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_Speech\" title=\"National Panchayati Raj Day Speech\">National Panchayati Raj Day Speech<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_2025_FAQs\" title=\"National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 FAQs\">National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#Why_is_24_April_Panchayati_Raj_Day\" title=\"Why is 24 April Panchayati Raj Day?\">Why is 24 April Panchayati Raj Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#Which_year_was_Panchayati_Raj_introduced_in_India\" title=\"Which year was Panchayati Raj introduced in India?\">Which year was Panchayati Raj introduced in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#What_is_the_motto_of_Panchayati_Raj\" title=\" What is the motto of Panchayati Raj?\"> What is the motto of Panchayati Raj?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#Who_started_Panchayati_Raj_in_India\" title=\"Who started Panchayati Raj in India?\">Who started Panchayati Raj in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#What_is_the_National_Panchayati_Raj\" title=\" What is the National Panchayati Raj?\"> What is the National Panchayati Raj?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#How_many_Panchayats_are_there_in_India\" title=\" How many Panchayats are there in India?\"> How many Panchayats are there in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#What_is_the_importance_of_National_Panchayati_Raj_Day\" title=\"What is the importance of National Panchayati Raj Day?\">What is the importance of National Panchayati Raj Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#When_and_in_which_state_was_Panchayati_Raj_first_introduced_in_India\" title=\"When and in which state was Panchayati Raj first introduced in India?\">When and in which state was Panchayati Raj first introduced in India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>National Panchayati Raj Day 2025:<\/strong> National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24th every year to honor the foundation of the <strong>Panchayati Raj System<\/strong> in India, which gives power to local self-governments in villages. This day highlights the importance of grassroots democracy and community participation in decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>The National Panchayati Raj Day marks the day when the <strong>73rd Constitutional Amendment Act<\/strong> came into effect in 1993. Every state observes National Panchayati Raj Day, but New Delhi hosts the main celebration with central events. States like Rajasthan and others also organize local programs. This day reminds us that strong villages shape a strong nation, and states proudly celebrate it at different levels with great spirit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-762061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/National-Panchayati-Raj-Day-2025-April-24-copy.jpg\" alt=\"National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 April 24 \" width=\"1080\" height=\"660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/National-Panchayati-Raj-Day-2025-April-24-copy.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/National-Panchayati-Raj-Day-2025-April-24-copy-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/National-Panchayati-Raj-Day-2025-April-24-copy-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/National-Panchayati-Raj-Day-2025-April-24-copy-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/National-Panchayati-Raj-Day-2025-April-24-copy-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_2025\"><\/span>National Panchayati Raj Day 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24 every year in India.<\/li>\n<li> The day marks the enforcement of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which gave legal status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).<\/li>\n<li>A special event, \u201cGovernance at the Grassroots after Three Decades of the 73rd Amendment\u201d, was held in New Delhi to celebrate National Panchayati Raj Day 2025.<\/li>\n<li>The event honors the best-performing Panchayats for their efforts to improve the lives of people in rural households.<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s Panchayati Raj system has three levels:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>Gram Panchayat (village level)<\/li>\n<li>Panchayat Samiti (block level)<\/li>\n<li>Zila Parishad (district level)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Panchayati Raj system is vital for building inclusive growth, solving local problems, and managing issues like climate change and rural-to-urban migration.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_2025_-_How_Its_Celebrated\"><\/span>National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 \u2014 How It\u2019s Celebrated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 will be celebrated on April 24th across India to honor the strength of grassroots democracy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2025, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj will again highlight the efforts of Gram Panchayats and local leaders who work hard to bring development, good governance, and public services to rural communities.<\/li>\n<li>On this day, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj organizes special programs, award ceremonies, and discussions in New Delhi to recognize the best-performing Panchayats for their work in rural development.<\/li>\n<li>Many states and villages also hold Gram Sabha meetings, awareness drives, workshops, and cultural events to highlight the importance of local self-government. Schools, colleges, and community groups take part in debates, speeches, and exhibitions to spread knowledge about the Panchayati Raj system and its role in building strong, self-reliant villages.<\/li>\n<li>This day inspires people to participate more actively in village development and local decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Panchayati_Raj_System\"><\/span>What is Panchayati Raj System?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Panchayati Raj system is the third level of government in India and acts as a bridge between the central government and village communities. Panchayats promote rural growth by supporting self-reliance, sustainable development, digital initiatives, and the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) across the country.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_National_Panchayati_Raj_Day\"><\/span>First National Panchayati Raj Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The First National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated on April 24, 2010 by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in India. This special day marks the start of the Panchayati Raj system, which was given constitutional status through the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992. The Panchayati Raj system is India\u2019s three-tier local self-government structure that gives power to villages, blocks, and districts to manage their own development.<\/p>\n<p>The aim of celebrating the First National Panchayati Raj Day was to honor the importance of strong local bodies in improving rural development, people\u2019s participation, and decision-making at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Panchayat_Awards_2025_-_Recognizing_Excellence\"><\/span>National Panchayat Awards 2025 \u2014 Recognizing Excellence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As part of the National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 celebrations, the government presents special awards to the best-performing Panchayats. These awards motivate villages to focus on better planning, community welfare, and efficient use of resources.<\/p>\n<p>Some key awards include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar (DDUPSP):<\/strong> Awarded to top-performing District, Intermediate, and Gram Panchayats for their hard work in improving public services like sanitation, water supply, natural resource management, social welfare, disaster readiness, and digital governance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Puraskar (NDRGGSP):<\/strong> Given to Gram Sabhas that show strong community participation and leadership in driving village development and social progress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) Award:<\/strong> Honors those Panchayats that prepare development plans following state and national guidelines, focusing on local needs and priorities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Child-Friendly Gram Panchayat Award:<\/strong> Recognizes Gram Panchayats that create a safe and supportive environment for children, ensuring their rights, education, and well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_Quotes\"><\/span>National Panchayati Raj Day Quotes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>&#8220;Strong villages create strong nations \u2014 Panchayati Raj is the voice of rural India\u2019s dreams.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;A vote at the Gram Panchayat is a brick laid for the future of India\u2019s villages.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Grassroots governance isn&#8217;t small \u2014 it&#8217;s the foundation of big change.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Empowered Panchayats light the way to self-reliant and self-sufficient communities.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;When every village speaks, the nation listens \u2014 Panchayati Raj makes that voice possible.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Rural India\u2019s growth begins not in cities, but in the hearts of its Panchayats.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Development is most meaningful when it starts from the roots \u2014 that\u2019s the power of Panchayati Raj.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Gram Sabha is not just a meeting, it\u2019s a promise of progress and people\u2019s voice.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Panchayati Raj transforms hands that sow seeds into hands that lead change.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;The strength of a democracy lies not in big buildings but in small village meetings.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_Speech\"><\/span>National Panchayati Raj Day Speech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good morning to everyone!<\/p>\n<p>Today, we celebrate National Panchayati Raj Day \u2014 a day that reminds us of the power of local self-government. Panchayati Raj is more than just a system \u2014 it is the heart of rural democracy. It gives every village, every citizen, and every voice a place at the decision-making table.<\/p>\n<p>The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution made sure that even the smallest village could shape its own future. Panchayats are not just elected bodies \u2014 they are the link between the government and people, helping solve local problems, develop public services, and ensure that no voice is left unheard.<\/p>\n<p>As citizens, it is our duty to support and respect this system, because when villages grow, the entire country grows. Let us honor this day by promising to build stronger, smarter, and self-reliant villages for a better India.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you!<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #89cff0; color: black;\">\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 1<\/td>\n<td>Odisha Day (Utkal Divas), <strong>April Fool day<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 2<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/events\/world-autism-awareness-day\/\">World Autism Awareness Day<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 4<\/td>\n<td>International Day for Mine Awareness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 5<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/events\/national-maritime-day-2025\/\">National Maritime Day<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 6<\/td>\n<td>International Day of Sport for Development and Peace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 7<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/world-health-day\/\">World Health Day<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 10<\/td>\n<td>World Homoeopathy Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 11<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/events\/national-safe-motherhood-day\/\">National Safe Motherhood Day<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 13<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/events\/jallianwala-bagh-massacre\/\">Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Anniversary<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 14<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/english\/events\/ambedkar-jayanti\/\">Ambedkar Jayanti<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 15<\/td>\n<td>World Art Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 17<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/events\/world-hemophilia-day\/\">World Haemophilia Day<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 18<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/events\/world-heritage-day\/\">World Heritage Day<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 19<\/td>\n<td>World Liver Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 21<\/td>\n<td>Civil Services Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 22<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/events\/world-earth-day\/\">Earth Day<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 23<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/events\/world-book-day\/\">World Book and Copyright Day<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 24<\/td>\n<td>National Panchayati Raj Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 25<\/td>\n<td>World Malaria Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 26<\/td>\n<td>World Intellectual Property Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 28<\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/english\/events\/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work\/\">World Day for Safety and Health at Work<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 29<\/td>\n<td>International Dance Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>April 30<\/td>\n<td>Ayushman Bharat Diwas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 is a reminder of how vital Panchayats are for rural progress in India. With initiatives like the National Panchayat Awards, the government continues to inspire villages to embrace innovation, sustainable practices, and active community participation for a brighter, self-reliant future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_2025_FAQs\"><\/span>National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_24_April_Panchayati_Raj_Day\"><\/span>Why is 24 April Panchayati Raj Day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIndia celebrates Panchayati Raj Day on 24 April to mark the day in 1993 when the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act came into force, giving constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_year_was_Panchayati_Raj_introduced_in_India\"><\/span>Which year was Panchayati Raj introduced in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPanchayati Raj was first introduced in India on 2nd October 1959.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_motto_of_Panchayati_Raj\"><\/span> What is the motto of Panchayati Raj?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe motto of Panchayati Raj is Decentralized Democracy, which means power is shared from top to bottom, starting at the village level.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span 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