India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), namely, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), a next-generation governance transformation initiative aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat. The scheme is approved for implementation from 2026-27 to 2030-31 (co-terminus with the Sixteenth Finance Commission period).
Financial implications:
The scheme outlay is Rs.7,395.55 crore, comprising a Central Share of Rs.4,869.48 crore and a State Share of Rs.2,526.07 crore.
Number of beneficiaries:
Around 32 lakh elected representatives, along with Panchayat functionaries and other stakeholders, across over 2.55 lakh Panchayats and Traditional Local Bodies will be direct beneficiaries of the scheme. Each awareness-generation episode will reach at least 1 crore citizens.
Major impact including employment generation potential:
No permanent posts will be created under the scheme. However, the scheme may engage need-based contractual human resources at the State, District, and Block levels as part of the institutional mechanism to provide technical support and achieve its objectives.
States/districts covered:
The scheme will extend to all States/UTs, including institutions of rural local government (traditional local bodies) in non-Part IX areas where Panchayats do not exist.
Details:
Implementation strategy:
The scheme will be implemented through the respective State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. States/UTs will submit Annual Action Plans specifying activities, priorities and requirements in accordance with the scheme's objectives and guidelines. The designated Central Empowered Committee will appraise and approve these plans in accordance with applicable procedures and norms. The Central Government and States/UTs will undertake activities within their respective areas of responsibility, supported by coordination, technical assistance, monitoring and review. Existing institutional, capacity-building, digital, and communication systems will support implementation at the grassroots level.
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