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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has published a report assessing the status of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across various states in India. The report, titled 'Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States - An Indicative Evidence-Based Ranking, 2024', evaluates financial and administrative empowerment of PRIs and highlights challenges
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj in India has taken significant measures to enhance the capacities of Panchayati Raj Institutions through the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). Focused on training Elected Representatives and functionaries, the initiative aims to strengthen Panchayat governance, develop leadership skills, and support women's participation
Local Governance
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) held the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO) on September 25-26, 2025, in Chandigarh, focusing on 'Strengthening Local Level Governance'. Key speakers emphasized the importance of reliable data for effective governance, with discussions on various initiatives and
CoCSSO
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is set to host the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (CoCSSO) on September 25-26, 2025, in Chandigarh. The conference will emphasize 'Strengthening Local Level Governance' and aims to enhance collaboration between central and state statistical agencies. Key
SabhaSaar
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is launching 'SabhaSaar', an AI-powered tool designed to automatically generate structured Minutes of Meeting from audio and video recordings of Gram Sabha meetings. The tool utilizes advanced AI and Natural Language Processing technologies, supports 13 Indian languages, and aims to enhance efficiency in
Independence Day
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will host 210 Panchayat representatives from 28 States and Union Territories as Special Guests during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15th. A formal felicitation program will take place on August 14th, featuring the launch of the AI-powered
women empowerment
The Government of India is enhancing women's participation in local governance and political leadership through various initiatives. The percentage of women contesting elections has risen from 3% in 1957 to 10% in 2024. Landmark legislation, the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', reserves one-third of seats for women
PESA
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Government of Madhya Pradesh and IGNTU, has established a Centre of Excellence on PESA to enhance local self-governance in tribal areas. The initiative aims to strengthen the implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, through research, capacity