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Other countries see merit in India's rural governance models at World Bank meet
Washington, May 9: India’s SVAMITVA scheme and Gram Manchitra platform stood out as scalable models for inclusive economic transformation at the World Bank Land Conference 2025, with nations keen to replicate the Rural Governance Models.
Chhattisgarh officials visit Gujarat to study tech-driven rural development
Gandhinagar, May 4: A 26-member delegation comprising officials, elected representatives, and farmers from Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district met Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar during their week-long visit to Gujarat.
Gujarat govt raises grant to Rs 40 lakh for panchayat offices with 10,000+ village population
Gandhinagar, April 18: The Gujarat government has announced an increase in financial grants for the construction of new, well-equipped offices for local self-government bodies, including gram panchayats, taluka panchayats, and district panchayats.
Over 2.16 lakh gram panchayats now on PAI portal, 35.8 pc recognised as performers
New Delhi, April 9: The government on Wednesday said that over 2.16 lakh Gram Panchayats from 29 states/UTs have entered their data into the dedicated Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) portal, with each entry rigorously validated before being included in the final index.
Tripura: Govt strengthening Panchayats for sustainable development, says CM Manik Saha
Agartala, March 8: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the state government has given "special importance to strengthening the Panchayat system" and is working to ensure the sustainable development of every Panchayat in the coming days.
Tripura govt strengthening Panchayat Raj system for sustainable development: CM Saha
Agartala, March 7: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that the state government has given special importance to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system and is working with the aim of ensuring the sustainable development of every village in the coming days.
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.
Rajasthan govt follows MP's model, extends Sarpanch tenure
Jaipur, Jan 16: The Rajasthan government has extended the tenure of Sarpanchs and announced to appoint them as administrators of Gram Panchayats.