Award for former Karnataka Minister
Hyderabad: The former Panchayat Raj Minister of Karnataka, M.Y. Ghorpade, was awarded the first Mamidi Bhoj Reddy Award, instituted by Lok Satta and Foundation for Democratic Reforms.

Ghorpade, Minister for Panchayat Raj during 1992-94 and again in 1999-2004, was instrumental in enacting the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act 1993, which facilitated the devolution of powers to local bodies.

The Foundation for Democratic Reforms and Lok Satta instituted the award to promote local Government empowerment and recognise individuals or institutions, which have strived for this cause.
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