Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme

 The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme to strengthen the financial self-reliance of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).

• The programme enables Gram Panchayats and Block Panchayats to identify local assets and economic opportunities and develop them into bankable, revenue-generating projects.
• The Ministry will provide dedicated technical support to help convert identified projects into financially viable ventures.
• The initiative aims to enhance Own Source of Revenue (OSR) and promote the long-term financial sustainability of Panchayats.
• Project financing will be facilitated through:
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions
  • Convergence with government schemes
  • Bank finance
• NABARD and HUDCO will serve as the programme’s institutional partners.
• A total of 350 projects will be developed over four years, comprising:
  • 50 projects in the first year
  • 100 projects each in the following three years
• Eligibility Criteria:
  • Gram Panchayats with a minimum Own Source of Revenue (OSR) of ₹50 lakh
  • Block Panchayats with a minimum OSR of ₹1 crore
  • Applicants must have at least three years of tenure remaining
  • Relaxed eligibility thresholds have been provided for Special Category States.

SAMARTH Panchayat Portal

• The SAMARTH Panchayat Portal is a first-of-its-kind digital initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
• The portal is designed to strengthen the financial capacity of Gram Panchayats through technology-enabled management of Own Source Revenue (OSR).
• It has been developed as a unified and configurable national digital platform.
• The portal enables Gram Panchayats to digitally manage the entire OSR lifecycle, including:
  • Taxpayer registration
  • Demand generation
  • Online payment of taxes and fees
  • Revenue collection
  • Real-time monitoring and reporting
• The platform aims to improve transparency, efficiency, accountability and ease of revenue administration at the Panchayat level.

Source: PIB

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