The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has extended the last date for online nominations for the National Panchayat Awards till tomorrow to maximize the participation of Gram Panchayats. The Ministry has taken this decision in view of enthusiastic participation of Gram Panchayats in online application process to the extent of approximately 91 percent.<br />'' <br />'' The Ministry said out of total of 2,68,711 Gram Panchayats across the country, 2,45,426 Gram Panchayats had applied for participation for the award as on 18th of November. It is said the remaining Gram Panchayats may like to apply at website www.panchayataward.gov.in.  <br />'' <br />''The revamped National Panchayat Awards play a pivotal role for creating awareness regarding Sustainable Development Goals among Panchayats and setting a pace for localization and achievement of these goals. From the year 2023, these awards will be given under 9 Localization of Sustainable Development Goals themes aggregating 17 SDGs.