Gandhinagar, July 3 -- Kanial village in Daskroi Taluka, Ahmedabad district, has been declared Gujarat's best 'Child-Friendly Gram Panchayat' under the Panchayat Advancement Index, setting a benchmark in child welfare through grassroots efforts. Recognised for its remarkable achievements, including 100 per cent child vaccination, full school and girl child enrolment, and robust Anganwadi outreach, Kanial now stands as a model of how coordinated village governance can nurture the next generation.

A felicitation ceremony will be held in Gandhinagar on July 4 to honour newly elected Sarpanchs and Panchayat members. During the event, awards will be presented to high-performing Gram Panchayats across nine thematic areas of the Panchayat Advan...