**Executive Summary**
This document details the implementation status of Panchayati Raj schemes in Odisha, highlighting the increasing allocation of grants to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) as per the Central Finance Commissions' recommendations. It also covers fund releases under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) and capacity-building training programs. The information was provided by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Grant Allocation:**
* Grants to PRIs in Odisha have increased progressively per the Central Finance Commissions' recommendations.
* Allocations for different finance commissions are as follows:
* XIII Finance Commission: ₹2898.22 crore
* XIV Finance Commission: ₹8850.00 crore
* XV Finance Commission: ₹11058.00 crore
* **Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) Funding:**
* Final grant distribution depends on the State's fund distribution per the State Finance Commission.
* Flow of funds under RGSA depends on factors like Annual Action Plan finalization, State's matching share release, utilization certificate submission, and expenditure pace.
* Central share fund releases to Odisha under RGSA for the past three years:
* 2022-23: ₹11.40 crore
* 2023-24: ₹27.33 crore
* 2024-25: ₹20.00 crore
* **Capacity Building & Training:**
* Odisha participates in centrally supported capacity-building training programs for PRI representatives and functionaries under RGSA.
* 6,62,345 PRI representatives and functionaries have been trained since 2022-23.
* Training is implemented through institutions like SIRD&PR, NIRD&PR, IIMs, and DPRCs.
* Objectives: Strengthen governance capabilities, leadership skills, resource mobilization, and management.
* Includes thematic workshops on health, education, gender equality, environmental protection, social security, and good governance.
* RGSA's capacity-building scheme follows approved guidelines applicable to all States/UTs, with no flexibility beyond scheme guidelines.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha
**Impact**
PRIs in Odisha are directly impacted by the funding allocated and released under the Panchayati Raj schemes. They will receive increased funding, enabling them to implement various development projects.
**Action Required**
PRIs must ensure timely finalization of the Annual Action Plan, release the State's matching share, submit utilization certificates, and maintain a good pace of expenditure to ensure continuous funding.
**Stakeholder:** Elected representatives and functionaries of PRIs in Odisha
**Impact**
Elected representatives and functionaries will benefit from the centrally supported capacity building training programmes which aim to strengthen their governance capabilities and leadership skills.
**Action Required**
PRI representatives should participate in the capacity building training programmes to enhance their knowledge and skills in areas like planning, implementation, resource mobilization, and management.
**Stakeholder:** State Government of Odisha
**Impact**
The state government is responsible for distributing funds in accordance with the recommendations of the State Finance Commission, and the implementation of RGSA.
**Action Required**
The state government should adhere to the guidelines of the RGSA scheme.
Key Entities Referenced
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs): Local self-government bodies in rural India, recipients of grants discussed in the document.
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA): A centrally sponsored scheme focused on strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions; the document discusses fund allocation and training programs under this scheme.
Odisha: The Indian state that is the focus of the implementation status of Panchayati Raj schemes.
Central Finance Commission: Constitutional body that recommends the principles governing the grants to the States, including those for PRIs.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF PANCHAYATI
RAJ SCHEMES IN ODISHA
प्रव तथ: 03 DEC 2025 3:55PM by PIB Delhi
The allocation of grants for the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Odisha has been progressively
increasing as per the recommendations of the successive Central Finance Commissions, which are detailed
below:
Central Finance Commission Grants Allocated
(Rs. In crore)
XIII Finance Commission 2898.22
XIV Finance Commission 8850.00
XV Finance Commission 11058.00
It may be mentioned here that the final distribution of grants depends on how the State distributes funds in
accordance with recommendations of the State Finance Commission. Further, the flow of funds under the
Panchayati Raj Scheme i.e. Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj
Abhiyan (RGSA) depends upon factors such as timely finalisation of Annual Action Plan by the State,
release of the State’s matching share, submission of utilisation certificates, and overall pace of
expenditure. The release of central share of funds to Odisha under the RGSA scheme during the last three
years are as follows:
Year Funds Released
(Rs.in crore)
2022-23 11.40
2023-24 27.33
2024-25 20.00
The State of Odisha has been participating in centrally supported capacity building training programmes
for the elected representatives of the PRIs and their functionaries under the RGSA scheme. A cumulative
total of 6,62,345 PRI elected representatives and functionaries have been trained in the State since 2022-23. These programmes are implemented through institutions such as the State Institutes of Rural
Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PR), National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj
(NIRD&PR), institutes of national importance like the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and other
organizations like District Panchayat Resource Centres (DPRCs). The objectives of these trainings are to
strengthen governance capabilities and leadership skills in areas such as planning, implementation,
resource mobilization, and management. In addition, thematic workshops focusing on sectors like health,
education, gender equality, environmental protection, social security, and good governance have been
conducted for PRI members and functionaries.
Moreover, the capacity building scheme of RGSA is implemented in accordance with the approved
guidelines that are applicable to all States/UTs and no flexibility beyond the scheme guidelines are
allowed to any State.
This information was given by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh in a written
reply in Rajya Sabha on 03rd December 2025.
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