**Executive Summary**
The document outlines the objectives and key features of the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), a scheme aimed at strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The scheme is implemented from FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26, with a total financial outlay of Rs. 5911 crore. The Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh provided this information in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on 03rd December 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Objectives and Key Features of Revamped RGSA:**
* Develop capacity of elected representatives for leadership roles in Gram Panchayats.
* Strengthen Gram Sabhas to enhance people's participation.
* Promote e-governance for improved service delivery, transparency, and accountability.
* Promote devolution of powers and responsibilities to Panchayats.
* **Financial Outlay and Fund Release:**
* Total financial outlay for FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26 is Rs. 5911 crore (Central Share: Rs. 3700 crore, State Share: Rs. 2211 crore).
* Year-wise funds released to States/UTs are as follows:
* 2021-22: Rs. 614.25 crore
* 2022-23: Rs. 672.97 crore
* 2023-24: Rs. 800.17 crore
* 2024-25: Rs. 670.40 crore
* 2025-26 (till 25.11.2025): Rs. 697.00 crore
* **Capacity Building and Training:**
* Training is provided to elected representatives, functionaries, and stakeholders of Panchayats.
* Capacity building and training are supported under various categories like basic orientation, refresher training, thematic training, etc.
* A new initiative for capacity building through institutes of excellence under the Leadership/Management Development Program (MDP).
* **Digital Enablement:**
* Computers are provided for digital enablement of Gram Panchayats.
* Web-based portals like eGramSwaraj and Meri Panchayat App facilitate decentralized planning, transparent fund-flow, and citizen-centric governance.
* **Monitoring and Evaluation:**
* Implementation is monitored through meetings, video conferences, and field visits.
* The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) considers implementation progress and fund utilization.
* States/UTs are required to furnish Utilisation Certificates (UCs) and Auditor's Reports.
* NITI Aayog commissioned an independent assessment of RGSA.
* External evaluation undertaken through the Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA).
**Impact Analysis**
**Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)**
* **Impact:** PRIs are empowered to function effectively through capacity building and improved governance capabilities. Digital enablement facilitates better planning and transparency.
* **Action Required:** Implement the RGSA scheme effectively, participate in training programs, and utilize provided resources for improved governance.
**Elected Representatives and Panchayat Functionaries**
* **Impact:** Enhanced leadership roles and increased capabilities for effective governance at the Panchayat level.
* **Action Required:** Actively participate in capacity building programs, adopt e-governance solutions, and ensure transparent and accountable governance.
**State/UT Governments**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the implementation of the RGSA scheme and ensuring fund utilization.
* **Action Required:** Develop and implement Annual Action Plans (AAPs), provide necessary support to PRIs, furnish Utilisation Certificates (UCs) and Auditor's Reports, and comply with Ministry of Finance instructions.
Key Entities Referenced
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA): A scheme to develop the capacity of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and promote e-governance and accountability at the Panchayat level. Focuses on training and capacity building.
Gram Panchayat: Village-level local self-government institutions. The scheme aims to enable them to function effectively as the third tier of government.
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs): Local self-government institutions at the rural level. RGSA focuses on capacity building for these institutions.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj: The central ministry responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).
PESA Act 1996: Act promoting devolution of powers and responsibilities to Panchayats.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
OBJECTIVES OF RASHTRIYA GRAM SWARAJ
ABHIYAN
प्रव तथ: 03 DEC 2025 3:57PM by PIB Delhi
The objectives and key features of Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) are as under:
i. Develop the capacity of elected representatives of PRIs for leadership Roles to enable the
Gram Panchayats to function effectively as third tier of Government;
ii. Strengthening Gram Sabhas to function effectively as the basic forum of people's
participation within the Panchayat system.
iii. Promote e-governance and other technology driven solutions to enable good governance in
Panchayat administrative efficiency and improved service delivery with transparency and
accountability;
iv. Promote devolution of powers and responsibilities to Panchayats according to the spirit of the
Constitution and PESA Act 1996; etc.
The erstwhile Rashtriya Gram SwarajAbhiyan was implemented for the period of 2018-19 to 2021-22 and
subsequently the Scheme has been revamped for implementation during the period FY 2022-23 to 2025-
26 in co-terminus with 15th Finance Commission. The total financial outlay of revamped RGSA scheme
for the period FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26 is Rs. 5911 crore in which Central Share is Rs 3700 Crore and
State matching Share is Rs. 2211 crore. However, year-wise funds released to States/UTs during last five
years areas under:
(Rs. in Crore)
S. No. Financial year Fund released
1 2021-22 614.25
2 2022-23 672.97
3 2023-24 800.17
4 2024-25 670.40
5 2025-26 (till 25.11.2025) 697.00
An external evaluation of the Revamped RGSA has been undertaken through the Institute of Rural
Management, Anand (IRMA). The study conducted a large-scale field survey covering 600 Gram
Panchayats across 120 blocks in 60 districts of 16 States, engaging over 6,000 stakeholders, includingElected Representatives, Panchayat Functionaries, line department officials, trainers/faculty, and
State/District RGSA units. In addition, NITI Aayog has commissioned an independent assessment of
RGSA to provide complementary evidence on outcomes. The evaluations indicate that the scheme’s
structured, multi-layered capacity-building, combining classroom/thematic modules, exposure visits and
digital learning, has enhanced PRI capacities in Panchayat operations, planning and implementation
(including GPDP), digital governance, citizen engagement and financial management. Post-training
assessments record measurable gains in knowledge and practice, supporting more effective local
governance and the Localisation of SDGs.
The implementation of the scheme is closely monitored through meetings and video conferences with
State officials, and field visits by senior officers. The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) of RGSA,
while approving a State’s Annual Action Plan (AAP), considers the progress of implementation and the
utilisation of funds. States/UTs are regularly reminded to furnish the requisite documents, including
Utilisation Certificates (UCs) and Auditor’s Reports, in accordance with Ministry of Finance instructions,
for the regulation of fund releases.
The scheme is being implemented since financial year 2022-23 in States/ UTs with main objective of
capacitating Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs) through imparting training to the Elected Representatives
(ERs), functionaries and other stakeholders to develop their governance capabilities for leadership roles to
enable the Panchayats to function effectively. Under revamped RGSA scheme, capacity building and
training of elected representatives, functionaries and other stakeholders of Panchayats supported under
different categories viz. basic orientation and refresher training, thematic training, specialized training,
panchayat development plan training, etc. Apart from different trainings, scheme also supports for
exposure visits of Elected Representatives and Panchayat Functionaries, development of training modules
and materials, etc.
In addition, a new initiative has also been taken for capacity building and training of elected
representatives and functionaries of Panchayats through institutes of excellence under
Leadership/Management Development Program (MDP). Ministry also organizes workshop on different
subjects and sharing of best practices for cross State learning.
Under the scheme of revamped RGSA, computers are provided on limited scales for digital enablement of
Gram Panchayats. Further, the Ministry runs various web based portal like eGramSwaraj, Gram
Manchitra, Meri Panchayat App which facilitate Panchayati Raj Institutions for decentralised planning,
transparent fund-flow & expenditure tracking, asset & works management, and citizen-centric
governance.
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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