For the superior quality of work being done in Rajasthan in the field of Panchayati Raj, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh felicitated State Panchayati Raj Minister Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya with a cash prize of Rs. 1.5 crore and a certificate today during the 3^rd Panchayati Raj Conference at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

In the conference, 75 representatives related to various Panchayati Raj organizations from the state participated.

Ajmer Municipal Corporation’s District Head Sushila Kunwar received a check worth Rs. 40 Lac while Head of Taunk Panchayat Samiti, Khemraj Meena and Head of Dausa Panchayat Samiti, Shanti Gurjar received Rs. 20 Lac each for their work.

5 other Panchayats in the state received ‘Gaurav Gram Sabha’ award and a cash prize of Rs 15. lac each.