Nagwain Gram Panchayat Tops Balichowki Block in Mandi with Over Rs. 8 Crore Development Works.
Shimla:
Nagwain Gram Panchayat of Balichowki block in Mandi district has been adjudged the best-performing panchayat of the block for its exemplary development work carried out during the current tenure. The panchayat earned this recognition for successfully executing development projects worth more than Rs. 8 crore, bringing significant improvements to infrastructure and public services in the area.
Sharing details of the achievements, Panchayat Pradhan Shyam Lal Sharma said that the panchayat focused on holistic development with special emphasis on road connectivity, irrigation, education, sanitation, and essential public services. Under his leadership, several key infrastructure projects were completed, greatly benefiting local residents.
Major works undertaken include the construction and improvement of roads and kuhls (irrigation channels), installation of 90 street lights, construction of three public toilets, 60 cattle sheds, 11 irrigation tanks, and eight bore wells to strengthen water availability and irrigation facilities in the panchayat area.
The panchayat has also made notable contributions to the education sector. An amount of Rs. 20 lakh was spent on the construction of an examination hall at Government Senior Secondary School, Nagwain, while Rs. 5 lakh was allocated for the construction of a canteen and Rs, 3 lakh for a stage. Additionally, Rs. 5 lakh was provided for the construction of the building of Primary School, Raha, improving basic educational infrastructure for children.
To bring government services closer to villagers, a Common Service Centre (CSC) was established in the panchayat building at a cost of Rs. 5 lakh. The CSC enables residents to access various online and government-related services locally, reducing the need to travel long distances.
Owing to its effective planning, transparent use of funds, and people-centric development initiatives, Gram Panchayat Nagwain has emerged as a model of grassroots governance and has been recognized as the best panchayat in Balichowki block, setting a benchmark for rural development in the region.
