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People's Plan Campaign Hits Theaters: How Modi's Vision Reaches Rural India

The Panchayati Raj Ministry has launched a special film screening initiative across cinemas nationwide. This two-minute documentary promotes public participation in village development planning for the upcoming financial year. Featuring Prime Minister Modi's vision, the film highlights various government schemes including women's empowerment and solar energy projects. The campaign aims to strengthen grassroots democracy through increased citizen engagement in local governance.

Key Points: Panchayati Raj Ministry Screens Village Development Film in Cinemas

  • Two-minute PSA film screening in cinemas nationwide until November 6
  • Features PM Modi's speeches and interactions with women participants
  • Aims to involve citizens in Panchayat Development Plans for 2026-27
  • Part of People's Plan Campaign launched on October 2 this year
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Film on village development plans debuts in cinemas

Ministry screens PSA film in cinemas nationwide to promote public participation in village development plans, featuring PM Modi's vision for grassroots democracy.

"Every citizen has a vital role in shaping the development agenda at the grassroots level - Official Statement"

New Delhi, Oct 24

Starting Friday, the Panchayati Raj Ministry is screening a two-minute Public Service Awareness (PSA) film on “People’s Plan Campaign – Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas” in cinema halls across the country to promote public participation in village-level projects, an official said.

The documentary, which includes visuals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speeches and interaction with women, will be screened in theatres till November 6 as part of a campaign that aims to involve people in the preparation of Panchayat Development Plans for the Financial Year 2026–27, said the official in a statement.

In line with the Prime Minister’s vision of janbhagidari and saturation of government schemes, this film reinforces the message that every citizen has a vital role in shaping the agenda of development at the grassroots level.

The film also captures the spirit of various development schemes of the central government, including those focused on women, health, solar power panels and school children.

This short film will be screened nationwide in cinema halls, as per the Guidelines for Exhibition of Public Service Awareness Films, except in states where the Model Code of Conduct is currently in force due to elections, said the official statement. The short film will be played before the start of the movie and during the last five minutes of the interval period.

The People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26 was rolled out on October 2 to enable panchayats to prepare evidence-based and inclusive Panchayat Development Plans that reflect local priorities while aligning with national goals, through special Gram Sabha meetings.

Since its inception in 2018, the People’s Plan Campaign – Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas has evolved into a flagship initiative that has played a pivotal role in deepening grassroots democracy, institutionalising participatory planning and strengthening the foundations of self-governance across rural India.

According to the eGramSwaraj Portal, over 18.13 lakh Panchayat Development Plans comprising Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs), Block Panchayat Development Plans (BPDPs) and District Panchayat Development Plans (DPDPs) have been uploaded since 2019–20, including 2.52 lakh plans for the ongoing exercise of 2025–26.

Through this nationwide cinema screening of the public service awareness film on the People’s Plan Campaign, the Ministry seeks to deepen citizen engagement with PRIs and inspire them to actively participate in local governance and rural development, said the statement.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Saw this film before the movie yesterday. Good concept but honestly, most people were busy buying popcorn and didn't pay attention. Maybe they should show it on TV channels and social media too for better reach.
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Arjun K
Janbhagidari is the real strength of our democracy. In my district, the eGramSwaraj portal has brought transparency to development funds. More people should know about these platforms. Great step by the government! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone working in rural development, I appreciate this effort. However, the real challenge is ensuring that these plans actually get implemented at ground level. Hope the follow-up matches the publicity.
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Vikram M
Bahut badhiya! My father is a Gram Panchayat member in UP and he says these campaigns have really helped villagers understand their rights and responsibilities. Sabka saath, sabka vikas in action!
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Michael C
Interesting approach using cinema halls for public awareness. In many countries, such initiatives are limited to government websites. India's scale of reaching rural audiences through multiple channels is impressive.

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