Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana

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The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana on 28 October 2026 to strengthen rural local governance and transform Panchayats into empowered, accountable and self-reliant institutions.

Key Features

• Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
• Implementation period: 2026–27 to 2030–31.
• Total outlay: ₹7,395.55 crore.
• Coverage: All States and Union Territories, including eligible traditional rural local government institutions.
• Implementation mechanism: Through existing government institutions and systems.
• Planning: State Governments and Union Territory Administrations will submit Annual Action Plans.
• Vision: Align grassroots development with the national vision of Viksit Bharat.

Six Holistic Pillars

1. Gram Panchayats as Hubs of Local Governance: Strengthening Panchayats as effective institutions of local self-government.
2. Holistic Planning at Gram Panchayat Level: Improving local planning and identifying development constraints.
3. Digital Governance: Promoting digital integration in rural governance.
4. Connecting National Priorities with Local Needs: Aligning national development goals with grassroots requirements.
5. Capacity Building to Put the Approach into Practice: Enhancing the skills and capabilities of Panchayat representatives and officials.
6. Transparent and Efficient Utilisation of Available Resources: Promoting accountability and efficient use of resources at the local level.

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