Ministry of Panchayati Raj

April 24, 2026 9:39 AM

PM Modi hails National Panchayati Raj Day, praises grassroots leaders for nation-building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on National Panchayati Raj Day, praising elected representatives across the country for their dedication to public service and nation-building. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Heartfelt congratulations to the people's representatives across the country on the occasion of Panchayati Raj Day! Your dedication to public service alongside national service is truly inspiring.” Emphasising people-centric governance, he added that the happine...

March 10, 2026 4:17 PM

Ministry of Panchayati Raj to host national conference of women panchayat representatives on March 11

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) will organise a one-day national conference of Women Elected Representatives (WERs) of panchayats under the Sashakt Panchayat–Netri Abhiyan on March 11 in New Delhi. Union Minister of Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, Minister of State for Panchayati Raj S.P. Singh Baghel and Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse will attend the event. ...

March 9, 2026 1:14 PM

Rural Local Bodies in Assam Receive Over ₹299 Crore Under Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants

Rural local bodies across Assam have received over ₹299 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for the financial year 2025–26, Ministry of Panchayati Raj said in a statement. The assistance includes ₹256.60 crore as the second instalment of untied grants for FY 2025–26. The funds will benefit 27 District Panchayats, 182 Block Panchayats, and 2,192 Gram Panchayats across the state, enabling these local institutions to address development priorities and local needs more eff...

February 27, 2026 4:05 PM

Centre releases over Rs 275 crore to boost rural governance in Jharkhand

The Centre on Friday said it has released Rs 275.1253 crore to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and rural local bodies (RLBs) in Jharkhand as part of the 15th Finance Commission grants during FY 2025–26. According to Ministry of Panchayati Raj, this release pertains to the second instalment of Untied Grants for FY 2024–25 and will benefit all eligible 24 District Panchayats (DPs), 253 Block Panchayats (BPs) and 4,342 Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the state. The government recommend...

November 24, 2025 8:01 PM

Ministry of Panchayati Raj to observe Constitution Day nationwide on November 26

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will lead a nationwide observance of Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) on November 26 across all three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs). The Ministry is coordinating the initiative in partnership with State and Union Territory Departments of Panchayati Raj, SIRDs and PRs, PESA mobilizers, Panchayati Raj Associates, SoEPR at NIRD&PR and other associated platforms. According to the Ministry, extensive virtual consultations h...

September 27, 2025 12:55 PM

MoPR to launch ‘Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas’ campaign on Oct 2

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will roll out the nationwide “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas” Abhiyaan from October 2, marking the start of the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2025–26 for the preparation of Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs) for 2026–27. Launched in 2018, the campaign has enabled Panchayats across the country to prepare evidence-based, convergent and inclusive development plans aligned with local priorities and national goals. According to data on the eGramSwaraj portal, over ...

May 5, 2025 4:48 PM

“Phulera Ka Panchayati Raj” campaign strikes a chord nationwide; final episode crosses 6 million views

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj’s innovative digital campaign, “Phulera Ka Panchayati Raj”, has resonated strongly with audiences across the country. According to an official statement released by the Ministry on Monday, the third and final episode of the series, “Alhua Vikas”, has surpassed 6 million views on YouTube. The episode was launched on April 24, coinciding with National Panchayati Raj Day, and continues to gain traction for its relatable storytelling and impactful message hi...

April 9, 2025 3:48 PM

Over 77,000 panchayats recognized as performers in first-ever panchayat advancement index; Gujarat, Telangana lead in rural progress

In a significant move to strengthen grassroots governance and track rural progress, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) baseline report for FY 2022-23. The index serves as a comprehensive tool to measure the performance of over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats across nine localized Sustainable Development Goal (LSDG) themes, according to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The inaugural PAI data reveals that out of 2,55,699 GPs, 2,16,285 submitted va...

March 4, 2025 5:28 PM

Govt to launch model women-friendly gram panchayats nationwide on March 5

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering gender-sensitive governance at the grassroots level. The initiative, which focuses on the development of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats (MWFGP), will be unveiled at a National Convention on March 5, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This event, a key part of the Ministry's International Women’s Day 2025 celebrations, seeks to ensure safety, inclusivity, and gender equality for women and girls...

January 26, 2025 5:02 PM

Panchayat Representatives participate in 76th Republic Day Celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi

More than 575 elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions, along with their spouses, were honored as special guests at the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, showcasing the spirit of rural India. According to a press release from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, these representatives, including 40% women, reflect the country's progress toward gender-inclusive governance. On the eve of Republic Day, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a felicitation ceremony for Panc...