The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to transform rural local governance across all States and Union Territories. The scheme is approved for the period from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a total financial outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore, which includes a Central Government share of ₹4,869.48 crore and a State Government share of ₹2,526.07 crore.
According to the government release, the initiative aims to empower over 2.55 lakh Panchayats and Traditional Local Bodies and support around 32 lakh elected representatives, Panchayat functionaries, and other stakeholders annually. Key mechanisms include digital integration through platforms like eGramSwaraj, capacity building, and enhanced financial accountability via online audits.
What it means
- The scheme covers all States and Union Territories and runs from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana”. Read the original release.
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