Patna: Lalganj Bagava Tengraha gram panchayat in Supaul district has been nominated for the National Panchayat Award following significant improvements in infrastructure and public services under the state’s Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali campaign, according to an official notification issued by the information and public relations department on Thursday.
Transformation of a Struggling Panchayat
The panchayat, with a population of approximately 7,000, had long struggled with inadequate basic amenities, waterlogging, poor roads and limited access to resources, particularly during the monsoon season. Officials said that coordinated efforts by panchayat representatives, the district administration and local residents have transformed the area’s infrastructure. Key developments include paved roads, drainage networks, solar streetlights in all wards and the restoration of public spaces.
Environmental Initiatives Under Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali
Panchayat head Prabha Yadav said that environmental initiatives undertaken under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali campaign included pond rejuvenation, well conservation, rainwater harvesting and afforestation. As part of the programme, a neglected pond and temple complex in Majhoua village of Ward 03 was renovated with paved ghats and a cleaned-up, painted complex, creating a more attractive public space.
Water Supply and Sanitation Achievements
Prabha stated that drinking water is now being supplied to all households under the Har Ghar Nal-Jal scheme, and the panchayat has achieved ODF Plus status. The panchayat also has schools, anganwadi centres and a government hospital. Administrative services, including RTPS applications and issuance of certificates, are now available locally through the Panchayat Sarkar Bhawan.
Hub for Rural Administration
Prabha said the Panchayat Sarkar Bhawan has emerged as a key centre for rural administration and delivery of public services. Officials attributed the nomination to the combined impact of these development initiatives. The panchayat, which previously lacked basic amenities and faced issues with waterlogging, unpaved roads and restricted resource access, particularly during the monsoon, has seen recent collaborative efforts update its infrastructure. Developments include paved roads, drainage systems, solar streetlights across all wards and cleared public spaces.
Additionally, drinking water is supplied to all households under the Har Ghar Nal-Jal scheme, and the panchayat has been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus. Public infrastructure now includes schools, Anganwadi centres and a government hospital. Administrative services, including Right to Public Services (RTPS) applications and official certificates, are processed locally at the Panchayat Sarkar Bhawan, which Yadav said has now become a hub for rural administration and public service. Local authorities cited these combined developments as the basis for the national award nomination.
