Ministry of Panchayati Raj to Participate in Constitution Day Observance on 26 November 2025

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is coordinating the nationwide observance of Constitution Day on 26 November 2025 across all three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies. The effort is being carried out in collaboration with State and UT Departments of Panchayati Raj, SIRD&PRs, PESA Mobilizers, Panchayati Raj Associates, SoEPR at NIRD&PR and other associated groups. Virtual consultations have contributed to detailed preparations and inclusive participation at the local level.

At 11:00 AM on 26 November, the Ministry will observe Constitution Day with the Reading of the Preamble, which will be led by Secretary Shri Vivek Bharadwaj in the presence of senior officers and staff. Quiz and essay competitions on the theme Know Your Constitution are also being planned for all employees. Panchayats across the country will simultaneously conduct mass readings of the Preamble in local languages, along with discussions, seminars and quizzes focusing on constitutional values. A nationwide Constitution Connect Preamble Reading Relay will take place from 10:00 AM to 6:45 PM, with each State and UT participating for a 15-minute segment. The programme will be streamed on the Ministry’s official YouTube channel.

States and UTs have been advised to encourage Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies to create Preamble Walls through community art and to hold Our Village, Our Constitution gatherings with youth groups, Self-Help Groups and community organisations. State-level coordination cells have been activated to oversee these efforts, with particular focus on ensuring participation in PESA areas.