Patna, June 28 -- Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash Sunday said strong panchayats, aware citizens and active Gram Sabhas were the strongest foundation for building developed villages, a developed Bihar and a developed India.
Participating in the inaugural Panchayat Vikas Diwas (Panchayat Development Day) programmes at Amra and Belkhara gram panchayats in Arwal block of Arwal district, the minister inaugurated the event at Amra Panchayat and interacted with villagers, elected representatives and officials on comprehensive rural development and public participation.
He appealed to people to actively participate in the Panchayat Vikas Diwas, which will now be organised every month, saying greater public involvement was essential f...