Panchayati Raj
Why do the new guidelines for Rural Local Body grants matter for Gram Panchayats?
The finance ministry has laid out detailed rules for releasing ₹4.35 trillion in Finance Commission grants to village governments over 2026-31, tying most of the money to specific services and the rest to performance.
4 min read9 Jul 2026Centre to roll out norms for gram panchayats to become financially independent, reduce reliance on grants
The model framework prepared by the ministry of panchayati raj is intended to serve as a template for states to formulate or update rules governing the levy and collection of tax and non-tax revenue.
2 min read7 Jul 2026Centre expands Samarth Panchayat portal to boost rural finances
The initiative, which digitizes revenue collection, follows successful implementations in Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh, aiming to empower local governance through improved transparency and efficiency.
2 min read4 May 2026Tracking panchayat financials across India is in for an overhaul
The Centre will launch SAMARTH Panchayat, a digital portal for rural local bodies to manage tax revenues, enhancing transparency and efficiency. It aims to provide a comprehensive database and assist governments in targeted policy interventions for grassroots development.
2 min read26 Aug 2025Billionaire villages: What do India's richest panchayats have in common?
The Neraluru gram panchayat in Bengaluru has an average annual own source of revenue of ₹19.52 crore. Similarly, the average own revenue of Ranjangaon Ganpati and Urulikanchan panchayats in Pune are ₹17.54 crore and ₹15.42 crore, respectively.
4 min read19 Aug 2025Centre working on framework to help panchayats become financially-autonomous
The Union Panchayati Raj ministry has set up a panel, consisting of senior officials from various state governments, which is tasked with formulating a blueprint that can act as a guide for states and Union territories (UTs) in creating and amending their model OSR (Own Source of Revenue) rules.
3 min read17 Aug 2025Panchayat leaders from 28 states, UTs to attend Independence Day celebrations as special guests
The panchayati raj ministry will host 210 panchayat leaders from 28 states and Union territories as special guests at the Independence Day celebrations.
1 min read13 Aug 2025India to digitally record tribal heritage to push social, economic inclusion
The idea is to help tribals derive economic value through GI tagging and domestic and global market linkages.
3 min read10 Aug 2025Monsoon session: Parliament set to debate Tribes Reservation Bill and Merchant Shipping Bill today
During the fourth day of the monsoon session, the Lok Sabha will discuss the scheduled tribes reservation bill for Goa and the Merchant Shipping Bill.
1 min read24 Jul 2025Karnataka Cabinet: Few portfolios reallocated, Priyank Kharge, M B Patil given additional charge, check updated list
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has made minor portfolio adjustments, with Priyank Kharge regaining control of the IT & BT department.
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