On 26 November 2025, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj is coordinating the nationwide observance of Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) across all three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in partnership with State and UT Departments of Panchayati Raj, SIRD&PRs, PESA Mobilizers, Panchayati Raj Associates, SoEPR at NIRD&PR and other associated networks.
At 11:00 AM on 26 November, the Ministry will mark Constitution Day with the Reading of the Preamble, led by Secretary Shri Vivek Bharadwaj. Quiz and essay competitions on the theme ‘Know Your Constitution' are also being organised for all employees. Simultaneously, Panchayats across the country will hold mass readings of the Preamble in local languages. A nationwide Constitution Connect – Preamble Reading Relay will run from 10:00 AM to 6:45 PM, with each State and UT joining for a 15-minute segment. The programme will be streamed live on the Ministry's official YouTube channel.
States and UTs have been encouraged to motivate PRIs and RLBs to create Preamble Walls through community art and to organise “Our Village, Our Constitution” gatherings with youth groups, Self-Help Groups and community organisations. State-level coordination cells have been activated to support these activities, with special attention to ensuring effective participation in PESA areas.
Posted on: 24 NOV 2025 3:32PM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2193554. Visitor Counter: 549.
Key Entities Referenced
Constitution Day: Annual observance of Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) coordinated by the Ministry.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj: Coordinating the nationwide observance of Constitution Day.
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs): Three-tier local government bodies participating in Constitution Day observance.
Constitution Connect – Preamble Reading Relay: Nationwide initiative during Constitution Day observance involving Preamble readings.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Panchayati Raj to Join Nationwide
Observance of Constitution Day on 26
November 2025
Posted On: 24 NOV 2025 3:32PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is coordinating the nationwide observance of Constitution Day
(SamvidhanDiwas) on 26 November 2025 across all three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and
Rural Local Bodies (RLBs). The initiative is being undertaken in partnership with State and UT
Departments of Panchayati Raj, SIRD&PRs, PESA Mobilizers, Panchayati Raj Associates, SoEPR at
NIRD&PR and other associated networks. Extensive virtual consultations have enabled
comprehensive preparedness and broad-based participation at the grassroots.
At 11:00 AM on 26 November, the Ministry will mark Constitution Day with the Reading of the
Preamble, 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 organised for all
employees. Simultaneously, Panchayats across the country will hold mass readings of the Preamble in
local languages, along with discussions, seminars and quizzes on constitutional values. A nationwide
Constitution Connect – Preamble Reading Relaywill run from 10:00 AM to 6:45 PM, with each State
and UT joining for a 15-minute segment. The programme will be streamed live on the Ministry’s
official YouTube channel.
States and UTs have been encouraged to motivate PRIs and RLBs to create Preamble Walls through
community art and to organise “Our Village, Our Constitution” gatherings with youth groups, Self-
Help Groups and community organisations. State-level coordination cells have been activated to
support these activities, with special attention to ensuring effective participation in PESA areas.
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