Gram Panchayats Are The Real Bridge Between Government And Villages: Aditi Tatkare

Women and Child Development Minister Felicitates Model Gram Sevaks At Raigad Zilla Parishad Function

Raigad–Alibag | October 17, 2025: “It is through the Gram Panchayats that government schemes truly reach rural people. Without them, no initiative can be effectively implemented,” asserted Women and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare while addressing the Adarsh Gram Sevak (Model Gram Sevak) Awards Ceremony organized by the Raigad Zilla Parishad.

The felicitation event, held at the Kshatriya Samaj Hall in Kurul, celebrated the exceptional work of gram sevaks who have ensured grassroots governance and transparent delivery of state and central schemes.

“Gram Sevaks Are The Architects Of Rural Development”

Speaking at the event, Minister Aditi Tatkare praised the tireless efforts of local officers who connect rural citizens with welfare programs. She remarked that “a Gram Sabha draws villagers because they know that the Panchayat is the true center of problem-solving in the village, and its architect is the Gram Sevak.”

She added that gram sevaks in larger villages face tougher challenges and that receiving the Model Gram Sevak Award is both an honor and an added responsibility to maintain higher standards of service.

Zilla Parishad Honours Exemplary Grassroots Officers

The event was attended by MLA Mahendra Dalvi, Chief Executive Officer Neha Bhosale, Additional CEO Satyajit Bade, and Project Director Priyadarsh More, among other dignitaries.

During the ceremony, several gram sevaks from different talukas were honored with the “Adarsh Gram Sevak” Award for their outstanding contributions in implementing rural development programs, sanitation drives, and women empowerment initiatives.

A large number of gram sevaks from across Raigad district participated in the event, which concluded with a symbolic tree plantation under the “Majhe Van” (My Forest) initiative, inaugurated by Minister Tatkare at Vadgaon in collaboration with the Forest Department