Panchayati Raj News - Latest Updates & Headlines
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.
Centre releases Rs 1,086 crore for Rural Local Bodies in Bihar, Haryana, Sikkim
New Delhi, Feb 19: The Centre on Wednesday released grants to the tune of Rs 1,086.06 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission to the Rural Local Bodies of Bihar, Haryana and Sikkim for financial year 2024–25.
Centre releases over Rs 562 crore to bolster rural local bodies in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh
New Delhi, Feb 18: The Central government on Tuesday released the 15th Finance Commission grants (financial year 2024–25) for rural local bodies in Punjab, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh to help the states further strengthen grassroots democracy.
Rajasthan Minister in Kerala for educational tour
Jaipur, Feb 13: A delegation from the Rajasthan government, led by State Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar, embarked on an educational tour to Kerala to explore advancements in the Panchayati Raj system.
Odisha govt issues guidelines for 'Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha' scheme
Bhubaneswar, Jan 30: The Odisha government has issued guidelines for the implementation of "Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha" (BGBO) scheme that aims to give a significant boost to the rural economy through development of infrastructure.
Odisha govt constitutes Sixth State Finance Commission
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22: The Odisha government on Wednesday constituted the 6th State Finance Commission(SFC). The Odisha Finance Department has issued a formal notification regarding the formation of the 6th SFC under the Chairmanship of retired IAS officer, Arun Kumar Panda.
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.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urges more support for women-led enterprises
New Delhi, January 7: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday highlighted the transformative role of women leadership in strengthening Indian democracy at the 'Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0' programme in Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, a release said.
Important to have developed panchayats for developed India: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Sambalpur, January 5: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday highlighted the importance of strengthening panchayats for a developed India and emphasised that the state's efforts are in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for empowering local governance.