Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised individuals serving people through Panchayati Raj institutions, and said they play a vital role in India's transformation.

On the National Panchayati Raj Day, Modi said: "Panchayats are effective ways to fulfil aspirations of people in rural India."

"Through all-round progress and grassroots level participation, our government is working towards making 'Gram Uday Se Bharat Uday' a reality," Modi said in an official statement issued here.