The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to showcase a suite of Artificial Intelligence-powered grassroots governance solutions at the India AI Impact Expo 2026, to be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 16 to 20. At Hall 5, Booth 5F5 and 5F9, the Ministry will present digital…
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Centre Releases ₹3,324 Crore to Strengthen Rural Local Bodies
The Union Government has released more than ₹3,324 crore to strengthen Rural Local Bodies across five states, reinforcing its commitment to grassroots governance and decentralized development. The funds, released as the second installment of the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for FY 2025–26, will empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)…
National Workshop on Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats at Pune
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Maharashtra, is organizing a two-day national workshop at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune, on 8–9 January 2026. The workshop aims to showcase best practices of Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats…
National Awards for e-Governance 2026 Receive 802 Nominations
The National Awards for e-Governance 2026 have recorded an encouraging response, with a total of 802 nominations received by the close of submissions on December 29, 2025. The awards aim to recognise and promote excellence in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives across the country, reflecting India’s sustained push towards digital…
“Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils Rural Jobs Reforms”
Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday met Rozgar Sahayaks from various States in Bhopal and announced major reforms aimed at strengthening grassroots implementation of rural employment schemes. The Rozgar Sahayaks expressed gratitude to the Centre for increasing administrative expenditure from 6 percent to 9 percent,…
