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.
