Vallabh Bhawan, Bhopal – Photo: Social Media Expansion The government had announced award to Panch-Sarpanch elected unopposed in local body elections of the state. But, it seems the government has forgotten this promise. Even after one year of elections, no panchayat has received the prize money. The matter is involved in the process. Government last year panchayat elections-750 had announced award and amount for electing Panch-Sarpanch unopposed. For this, according to different categories, the Panchayat Raj Directorate has allocated about crore rupees. The amount was also approved, but on the file of the scheme, the Finance Department returned it with objection citing the rules. According to the information, the budget amount to be spent in the department in three months is fixed. The Directorate of Panchayat Raj is issuing funds in excess of this limit, for which the permission of the Finance Department is necessary. Cabinet approval is required for this. The Panchayat Raj Directorate forwarded the file to the Finance Department without the approval of the cabinet. On which the department has returned the file after registering an objection. Amount of award on unopposed election is Gram 7 lakhs if elected unopposed for the post of Sarpanch in Panchayat for two consecutive terms. Gram Panchayat Sarpanch and all Panchs elected unopposed then 7 lakh rupees If the village panchayat sarpanch and all panch women are elected then 15 lakh rupees If women are elected to all the posts of Sarpanch and Panch in Panchayat 15 lakh rupees Awards will be given in these areas also Women and Child Friendly Awards Awards will also be given to Panchayats in the category of Water Perfect Award, Clean, Healthy and Green Panchayat and Economically Self-reliant Panchayat. In this first prize 233 lakhs, second prize lakh and third prize 12 is Rs. will release the amount in a week Director cum Commissioner of Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj Directorate Amarpal Singh said that we have taken approval from the cabinet to release the budget as per the rules. After taking permission from the Finance Department, the amount will be released to all the panchayats in a week. ,