PESA Act Jharkhand 2026 implemented after 25 years, empowering Gram Sabhas and tribal communities with local governance, forest, and resource management rights. PESA Act Implemented in Jharkhand After 25 Years: A Historic Step for Tribal Empowerment Introduction to PESA Implementation in Jharkhand Jharkhand has officially implemented the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), 1996,…
WSIS Champion Award 2025 recognizes Bihar’s Meri Panchayat App for excellence in digital governance, boosting India’s rural e-Governance efforts under the Digital India mission. Meri Panchayat App Wins WSIS Champion Award 2025 for Digital Governance Introduction to the Global Recognition The Meri Panchayat App, developed by the Panchayati Raj Department of Bihar, has secured the…
Introduction to Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with NITI Aayog and other key stakeholders, recently launched the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 during a national writeshop held in Delhi. This updated version of the index aims to comprehensively evaluate the performance and progress of Panchayats across India, with…
Introduction: A Milestone in Assessing Panchayat Performance The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has unveiled the inaugural Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) report, marking a significant step in evaluating the performance and development of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across India. This index aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the progress made by states in empowering their…
India Celebrates 24th April as National Panchayati Raj Day India celebrates National Panchayati Raj Day every year on 24th April to mark the passing of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, which institutionalized Panchayati Raj, a system of rural local self-governance in India. The day aims to recognize and acknowledge the efforts and contributions made…
