Gram Panchayat JanegaonPerformance & Awards
Parameter 17: Panchayat Assessment and Incentivization
Awards & Recognition Overview
Recent Recognition Highlights
- 2023 Best Performing Gram Panchayat - State Award
- 2023 Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar (National)
- 2022 Clean & Green Panchayat Award (District)
- 2022 Digital Governance Excellence Award (State)
- 2021 Best GPDP Implementation Award (District)
National Level Awards
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar (DDUPSP)
| Award Category | Incentivization of Panchayats - Best Performing GP |
| Year Received | 2023 |
| Awarded By | Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India |
| Prize Money | Rs. 10,00,000 |
| Recognition For | Excellence in GPDP implementation, digital governance, and service delivery |
| Certificate | View Certificate |
Key Achievement Areas:
- 100% services digitized through eGramSwaraj
- Exemplary GPDP preparation with citizen participation
- Outstanding financial management and transparency
- Innovative SDG localization initiatives
- Effective Gram Sabha participation (85% average attendance)
Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Puraskar
| Award Category | Best Gram Sabha Practices |
| Year Received | 2022 |
| Awarded By | Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India |
| Prize Money | Rs. 5,00,000 |
| Recognition For | Outstanding Gram Sabha participation and effective decision-making processes |
| Certificate | View Certificate |
State Level Awards
Maharashtra State Best Performing Gram Panchayat Award
| Year | 2023 |
| Awarded By | Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Maharashtra |
| Category | Overall Best Performance |
| Prize Money | Rs. 3,00,000 |
| Achievement Highlights | Top performer in state-wide panchayat evaluation across all 22 parameters |
Digital Governance Excellence Award
| Year | 2022 |
| Awarded By | State e-Governance Mission |
| Category | Best Digital Panchayat (Rural Category) |
| Recognition For | 100% digital service delivery, eGramSwaraj adoption, and citizen-centric online services |
Swachh Bharat Mission Award
| Year | 2021 |
| Awarded By | Department of Rural Development, Government of Maharashtra |
| Category | ODF Plus Model Village |
| Achievement | 100% household toilet coverage, solid waste management, and ODF sustainability |
District Level Awards
Best GPDP Implementation
Year: 2022
Awarded By: District Planning Committee
Recognition: Exemplary participatory planning and budget execution (95% GPDP implementation rate)
District WinnerClean & Green Panchayat
Year: 2022
Awarded By: District Administration
Recognition: Best practices in waste management, plantation drives, and environmental conservation
District WinnerWomen Empowerment Award
Year: 2021
Awarded By: District Women & Child Development
Recognition: Outstanding SHG performance and women participation in governance
District WinnerPerformance Assessment Results
Latest Assessment Score (2023-24)
Category-wise Performance
| Assessment Category | Score | Max Score | Percentage | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | 18 | 20 | 90% | A+ |
| Financial Management | 17 | 20 | 85% | A |
| GPDP & Planning | 19 | 20 | 95% | A+ |
| Governance & Transparency | 18 | 20 | 90% | A+ |
| Digital Adoption | 16 | 20 | 80% | A |
| Total | 88 | 100 | 88% | A+ |
Performance Trends (Last 3 Years)
| Year | Overall Score | District Rank | State Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 88/100 | 1st | 12th | A+ |
| 2022-23 | 85/100 | 2nd | 18th | A |
| 2024-25 | 80/100 | 3rd | 25th | A |
Improvement Trend: Consistent year-on-year improvement across all parameters, moving from 3rd to 1st position in district rankings.
Success Stories
Published Success Stories
Status: Yes - Multiple Success Stories Published
Digital Transformation Success Story
Published: January 2025 | Featured In: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Case Study Compendium
Highlights:
- 100% digitization of all panchayat services within 18 months
- Complete adoption of eGramSwaraj platform for all operations
- Online service delivery reducing citizen office visits by 75%
- Digital payment integration through PFMS for all transactions
- Real-time tracking of development works through mobile app
Impact: Served as model for 50+ other Gram Panchayats in the state
Read Full StoryCommunity-Led GPDP Success
Published: September 2024 | Featured In: State Government Newsletter
Highlights:
- 85% citizen participation in GPDP planning process
- 15 village-level participatory planning meetings conducted
- Women-led priority identification for 40% of projects
- 95% GPDP implementation rate (state average: 65%)
- 100% budget utilization with zero irregularities
Impact: Recognized as best practice by State Planning Commission
Read Full StorySwachh Gram - ODF Plus Achievement
Published: May 2024 | Featured In: Swachh Bharat Mission Portal
Highlights:
- 100% household toilet coverage achieved and sustained
- Zero open defecation maintained for 3+ years
- Complete solid waste management system operational
- 50 village beautification initiatives completed
- Plastic-free village campaign successfully implemented
Impact: Selected as ODF Plus model village for training programs
Read Full StoryWomen Empowerment Through SHGs
Published: March 2024 | Featured In: District Magazine
Highlights:
- 15 active Self Help Groups with 180 women members
- Rs. 25 lakhs collective savings mobilized
- 30+ micro-enterprises started by SHG members
- 60% increase in women's economic participation
- Women-led social audit teams for all development works
Impact: Model for women's economic empowerment across the block
Read Full StoryBest Practices & Innovations
Citizen Feedback System
Real-time SMS-based service delivery feedback mechanism with 95% response rate
Innovative PracticeVideo-Documented Gram Sabha
Complete video documentation and online publication of all Gram Sabha proceedings
Best PracticeMonthly Transparency Meetings
Open public meetings every month to discuss budget, expenditure, and development works
Best PracticeYouth Engagement Program
Youth volunteers assist in digital services and community awareness campaigns
Innovative PracticeGreen Budget Initiative
15% budget allocation for environmental conservation and climate action projects
Innovative PracticeSocial Audit Excellence
Quarterly social audits with community participation and action-taken reports
Best PracticeMedia Coverage & Recognition
Recent Media Features
- National Daily (Jan 2024): "How a Rural Panchayat Became Digital Pioneer"
- State News Channel (Dec 2023): Featured in documentary on model Gram Panchayats
- Government Portal (Nov 2023): Case study on GPDP implementation
- Regional Newspaper (Oct 2023): "Village Shows Way in Citizen Participation"
- Ministry of Panchayati Raj (Sept 2023): Success story featured on official website