NewzVille Desk
Mizoram’s Kawrthah North Village Council has secured the top rank at the national level under the “Clean & Green Panchayat” category of the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar 2025, in recognition of its work in sustainable rural development and environmental conservation.
The award, conferred by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, honours panchayats for exemplary performance in promoting sanitation, ecological balance, and overall community well-being.
Kawrthah North’s recognition places it at the forefront of grassroots governance initiatives aimed at building sustainable village ecosystems.
Officials said the award reflects the Village Council’s sustained efforts in implementing eco-friendly practices, improving sanitation standards, and encouraging community participation in development programmes.
The initiative has been cited as a model of how local governance bodies can drive long-term environmental and developmental outcomes. The recognition also signals the growing emphasis on sustainability within rural governance frameworks, particularly in the Northeast, where community-led initiatives have played a key role in conservation and resource management.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in its announcement, commended the Village Council’s work, noting that such efforts demonstrate the effectiveness of decentralised governance in achieving national development goals.
The Rural Development and Administration Department of the Mizoram government also lauded the achievement, describing it as a reflection of the dedication and collective effort of both the Village Council and the local community.
