Andhra Pradesh
The Union Government has disbursed ₹410.76 crores as the first installment of Untied Grants from the Fifteenth Finance Commission for the financial year 2025-26 to Rural Local Bodies in Andhra Pradesh. This funding will support 13 District Panchayats, 650 Block Panchayats, and over 13,000 Gram Panchayats, focusing on
Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will launch the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025-26, titled 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas', on October 2, 2025. This initiative aims to prepare Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs) for the financial year 2026-27, enhancing participatory governance and aligning local priorities with national goals. The
Swachhata Hi Seva
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, led by Secretary Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, conducted a cleanliness drive in New Delhi as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Abhiyan. The initiative, themed 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath', emphasizes community-led sanitation and the importance of public hygiene. Bharadwaj highlighted the need
Independence Day
On the 79th Independence Day, nearly 210 elected Panchayat representatives from across India attended celebrations at the Red Fort, showcasing rural culture and governance. The event included the launch of 'SabhaSaar', an AI tool for generating meeting minutes, and highlighted the government's support for Panchayati Raj
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
Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched a Training of Trainers (ToT) program in New Delhi, in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad, aimed at enhancing the financial self-sufficiency of Gram Panchayats through Own Source Revenue (OSR) generation. The program, attended by officials and Master Trainers from 16 States and UTs, focuses on
International Yoga Day
On the 11th International Day of Yoga, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh participated in a yoga session in Patna, urging citizens to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj also organized a yoga demonstration in New Delhi, promoting the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One
Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhashini, the National Language Translation Mission, on June 19, 2025. This collaboration aims to enhance multilingual access in e-governance, allowing greater public participation in Panchayati Raj initiatives through AI-powered translation technologies. The event will
Digital Governance
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has introduced a new category under the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025 to recognize outstanding digital initiatives by Panchayati Raj Institutions. Rohini Gram Panchayat from Maharashtra won the Gold Award, while West Majlishpur Gram Panchayat from Tripura received the Silver Award. The initiative aims