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Panchayati Raj Ministry to join Bhashini to boost e-governance at grassroot level
New Delhi, June 18: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Wednesday said it will collaborate with Bhashini, the National Language Translation Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to harness cutting-edge AI-powered language technologies for greater inclusivity and improved accessibility in Panchayati Raj governance.
Tripura farmers' income has doubled now since 2016: CM Saha
Agartala, June 9: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that the farmers' income in the state has doubled since 2016.
JP Nadda asks Himachal BJP to gear up for Panchayati Raj polls
Solan, June 2: Appreciating the party’s core group meeting in Himachal Pradesh, BJP President J.P. Nadda on Monday asked the leadership to gear up for the forthcoming Panchayati Raj polls.
IIT Kharagpur launches India's 1st academic accelerated pavement test facility
New Delhi, May 31: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has launched India’s first Accelerated Pavement Testing Facility (K-APTF), marking a significant leap in indigenous research and development in road infrastructure.
PAI Version 2.0 to ensure data-based monitoring, planning at gram panchayat level
New Delhi, May 24: The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Version 2.0 is aimed at building capacities for data-based monitoring and planning at the gram panchayat level to support the achievement of holistic, inclusive, and sustainable development in rural areas through Panchayati Raj Institutions, the government said on Saturday.
Tripura Panchayats are working very well in all kinds of parameters: CM Manik Saha
Agartala, May 3: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday lauded the Panchayati Raj system in the state and said that Tripura Panchayats are working very well in all kinds of parameters.
PM Modi fulfilled Dr Ambedkar ji's vision by strengthening Panchayati Raj system: Sarbananda Sonowal
Guwahati, May 3: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday campaigned for NDA candidates at Rongamati near Bijoynagar and at Salkocha in Bilasipara and emphasised the transformative vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rural empowerment and the development of Panchayati Raj institutions.
BJP govt flouting norms to win local body elections: Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur, April 30: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday alleged that the Rajasthan government was violating rules and engaging in irregularities while reorganising the Panchayati Raj institutions and urban bodies in the state. In a strongly worded social media post, Gehlot criticised the BJP and the RSS, accusing them of manipulating the process to win upcoming local body elections "by hook or crook".
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel attends state-level National Panchayati Raj Day programme
Gandhinagar, April 24: In the virtual presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state-level National Panchayati Raj Day and Panchayat Advancement Index programme was organised at Aakhaj, Mehsana district.
When panchayats are empowered, democracy thrives: Haryana CM
Chandigarh, April 24: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said “villages are the foundation of our culture, tradition, and a self-reliant India. A strong village leads to a strong nation.
Willpower of 140 crore Indians will now break the back of perpetrators of terror: PM Modi
Madhubani, April 24: Expressing deep sorrow over the brutal killing of innocent civilians by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remarked that the entire nation is distressed and stands in solidarity with the grieving families.
Nitish Kumar, Centre ignored Bihar's development: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna, April 24: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Central and state governments, accusing them of systematically weakening local self-governance and ignoring Bihar's developmental needs.
If villages are strong, India will develop faster: PM Modi on launching Rs 13,480-crore projects in Bihar
Patna, April 24: On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive public gathering in the Madhubani district of Bihar and inaugurated a series of development projects across key sectors, including railways, infrastructure, LPG, and rural empowerment -- collectively worth over Rs 13,480 crore.
Panchayats have been strengthened through technology: PM Modi in Bihar
Madhubani, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted that ensuring adequate funds for Panchayats has been a priority for the government and said that the entire country is connected with Mithila and Bihar.
PM Modi launches over Rs 13,480 cr development projects in Bihar's Madhubani
Madhubani, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over Rs 13,480 crore in Bihar's Madhubani on Thursday.
In first public address after Pahalgam attack, PM Modi observes two-minute silence for victims
Madhubani, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making his first public address in Bihar, after the dastardly terror attacks in J&K's Pahalgam, observed a two-minute silence for the victims and paid tributes to them.
PM Modi in Bihar to launch development projects worth Rs 13,480 crore
Patna, April 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar's Madhubani district on Thursday to mark National Panchayati Raj Day.
PM Modi to take part in National Panchayati Raj Day programme in Bihar on April 24
New Delhi, April 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on April 24, where he will travel to Madhubani and participate in a programme marking National Panchayati Raj Day, as per an official statement issued by the Prime Minister's office on Wednesday.
Himachal: PRIs representatives' express gratitude to CM for honorarium hike
Shimla, April 22: A delegation of representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) of the State called on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Tuesday and expressed their gratitude for enhancing their honorarium two times during the last two years, said a press statement.
Panchayati Raj representatives to meet in Panchkula on April 24
Chandigarh, April 22: With the aim of empowering Panchayati Raj institutions to become more robust, accountable, and transparent, the Haryana government will organise a state-level programme on April 24 in Panchkula with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to preside over.
Congress releases manifesto for Assam panchayat elections
Guwahati, April 18: Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the Assam panchayat elections.
Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh attends Himachal Day celebration in Shimla
Shimla, April 15: The Himachal Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Tuesday at the historic Ridge in Shimla. Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Anirudh Singh unfurled the national flag and saluted the parade at the district-level function.
Bihar health dept gears up for heat management ahead of PM Modi's Madhubani visit
Patna, April 14: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit Madhubani on April 24 to mark Panchayati Raj Day, preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and safe event. Along with heightened security, the district administration is laying special emphasis on medical arrangements in view of the rising temperatures in the region.
Tripura CM launches multiple development projects in Dharmanagar
North Tripura, April 9: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated a series of development projects in Dharmanagar, North Tripura, marking a significant boost to the district's infrastructure and governance capabilities.
Centre releases Rs 1,440 crore as grants for rural local bodies in five states
New Delhi, April 3: The Union government has disbursed over Rs. 1,440 crore as grants to boost rural development across five states-- Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, and Punjab -- during the financial year 2024–25, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Thursday.
Centre releases Rs 436 crore for panchayats in Karnataka, Tripura
New Delhi, March 27: The Centre has released Rs 436 crore as the second instalment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies in Karnataka and Tripura for the financial year 2024–25, to strengthen local governance and drive rural transformation, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced on Thursday.
'Panchayat' makers team up with Ministry of Panchayati Raj to create engaging, message-driven rural content
Mumbai, March 19: The makers of the superhit streaming show 'Panchayat' have joined forces with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to portray rural development through their sketches. The partnership aims to bring compelling narratives highlighting key rural development initiatives.
Centre releases grants worth Rs 620 crore for rural local bodies in Maharashtra
New Delhi, March 18: The Centre on Tuesday said that it has released Rs 620 crore under the 15th Finance Commission during 2024–25 for the rural local bodies in Maharashtra.
Naveen Patnaik accuses Odisha govt of trying to erase Biju Babu's glorious legacy
Bhubaneswar, March 5: Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday made a blistering attack on the BJP-led state government accusing it of trying to erase the legacy of legendary Biju Patnaik, fondly known as Biju Babu.
PM Modi pays tribute to Biju Patnaik on his 109th birth anniversary
Bhubaneswar, March 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to former Odisha Chief Minister Bijayananda Patnaik, fondly known as Biju Babu, on his 109th birth anniversary.
Congress alleges disrespect to Biju Patnaik after Odisha govt changes Panchayati Raj Day date
Bhubaneswar, March 5: Congress has criticised the Odisha government after it announced to change the date of Panchayati Raj Day from March 5 to April 24.
Odisha CM invites LoP Naveen Patnaik to join Biju Patnaik's birth anniversary celebrations
Bhubaneswar, March 4: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has invited the Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, to join the state-level celebrations marking the birth anniversary of legendary leader Biju Patnaik, scheduled to take place at Jayadev Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
BJD to hold protest on March 6 against BJP govt's decision to observe Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24
Bhubaneswar, March 4: Amidst the controversy over the rescheduling of celebration of Panchayati Raj Divas by the Odisha government, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday announced to hold state-wide protests across the state on March 6 against the government's decision.
BJD, BJP spar over moving Panchayati Raj Diwas to April 24 from March 5
Bhubaneswar, March 4: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Chief Minister Mohan Majhi-led Odisha government, accusing it of disrespecting former Chief Minister late Biju Patnaik by deciding to observe Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24 instead of March 5, the birth anniversary of the legendary leader.
Odisha to celebrate Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24
Bhubaneswar, March 3: The Odisha government announced on Monday that the annual Panchayati Raj Diwas will now be celebrated in the state on April 24, instead of March 5, which marks the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik.
Biju Patnaik's birth anniversary no longer be celebrated as Panchayati Raj Diwas in Odisha: Govt
Bhubaneswar, March 4: The Odisha government will celebrate the Panchayati Raj Diwas on April 24 instead of observing the same on March 5, the birth anniversary of former chief minister Biju Patnaik, according to an official statement.
BJD expresses displeasure over Odisha govt's indifference towards observing Panchayati Raj Diwas
Bhubaneswar, March 3: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday demanded immediate intervention of the state government for the observance of Panchayati Raj Diwas on March 5, the birth anniversary of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik.
Panchayati Raj Ministry to launch Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan on March 4, 2025
New Delhi, March 2: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing a National Workshop of Women Elected Representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions wherein "Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan" will be launched on 4th March 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, the ministry said in a release on Sunday.
Centre to launch drive to strengthen women panchayat leaders
New Delhi, March 2: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organising a national workshop of elected women representatives of Panchayati Raj institutions in which 'Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan' will be launched, to strengthen their role in governance, on March 4 at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
Four Himachal villages to rein in buildout plans near UNESCO site
Shimla, Feb 28: For the first time, to regulate unprecedented tourism development in the countryside, four gram panchayats that fall in the biodiversity-rich Tirthan Valley, adjacent to the UNESCO site Great Himalayan National Park in Kullu district, have evolved and adopted a vision document under the Himachal Panchayati Raj Act.