The Ministry is seeking suggestions/ ideas/ inputs on the modalities of celebrating the village formation day, either on a particular date, or a day of choice based on some historical reasons or on April 24, the Panchayati Raj Day.
Individual queries series of questions seeking inputs on the following aspects of the village formation day would be posed to the citizens:
i. How the village formation day may be identified by each village i.e. either on a particular date, or a day of choice based on some historical reasons or on April 24, the Panchayati Raj Day?
ii. What all activities could be undertaken for celebrating the village formation day?
iii. In what ways could the villagers be involved with the celebration of the village formation day?
iv. What could be the funding source(s) for the celebrating the village formation day?
v. What resolve by villagers/Gram Panchayat, Goal setting for next year/five years towards improving quality of life parameters (like safe drinking water, open defecation free village, solid and liquid waste management, reduction in infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate, etc.)
could be incorporated in the village formation day?
vi. What could be the basis of the preparation of the roll of honour of individuals?
vii. What kind of awards honouring the people who have done exceptional work could be instituted during the village formation day?
