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In 2025, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj made significant progress in enhancing local governance and promoting sustainable rural development through various initiatives such as the SVAMITVA Scheme, digital governance advancements, and capacity building programs. Key accomplishments included the distribution of 2.75 crore property cards, launch of AI tools for
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is spearheading rural development in India by enhancing the capacity and infrastructure of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). Efforts focus on capacity building, training, and economic projects, with significant investment from the government's XV Finance Commission funds.
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj reported a progressive increase in grants for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha, as recommended by the Central Finance Commissions. The Andhra Pradesh government has received substantial allocations from the 13th, 14th, and 15th Commissions. Despite this, the distribution of these grants relies on the
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has launched multiple initiatives to bolster the autonomy and efficiency of Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) by augmenting their Own Source Revenues (OSR). It has introduced the SAMARTH Panchayat portal to digitize revenue collection, thereby enhancing transparency and efficiency. Additionally, the Atma Nirbhar Panchayat Special
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) is enhancing e-Governance across Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to improve service delivery in India. By automating Panchayat workflows and integrating with financial systems like PFMS, these initiatives aim to increase transparency and efficiency. Key tools include eGramSwaraj for
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is enhancing the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) scheme to improve governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The initiative began in the fiscal year 2022-23, emphasizing training for Elected Representatives, development of institutional mechanisms, and building essential digital infrastructure. The e-GramSwaraj application supports this
Constitution Day
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to coordinate a nationwide observance of Constitution Day on 26 November 2025, engaging all three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies. The event will feature a reading of the Preamble, quizzes, and essay competitions, alongside mass readings in local languages. A Preamble
Vande Mataram
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj celebrated the 150th anniversary of India's National Song Vande Mataram with a special event attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel emphasized the importance of patriotism and cultural heritage, urging the youth to contribute to the vision
Finance Commission
The Union Government has released over ₹444 crores under the Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Odisha for the financial year 2025-26. This includes ₹342.5964 crores as the second installment of Untied Grants for various Panchayati Raj Institutions and ₹101.7815 crores from the withheld portion
Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has successfully completed Special Campaign 5.0, achieving 100% disposal of 299 public grievances and 104 appeals, along with a full review of all identified files. The campaign also included four cleanliness drives, freeing up office space and generating revenue through the disposal of obsolete
Model Youth Gram Sabha
The Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) initiative aims to engage students in grassroots democracy by simulating gram sabha processes, enhancing their understanding of the Panchayati Raj System, and promoting civic engagement. It aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, fostering leadership skills and civic consciousness among youth. Through experiential
Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has successfully completed 100% disposal of 299 public grievances and 104 appeals under the ongoing Special Campaign 5.0, which runs from October 2 to 31, 2025. The campaign focuses on public grievance redressal, record management, and cleanliness, with significant progress reported in these areas.