Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj provided answers in response to questions regarding the implementation of the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). The RGSA aims to enhance the capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) through training and governance development. The ministry monitors the scheme's implementation through various methods, including review meetings and field visits. The response also details achievements, support measures for states, and infrastructure development in specific districts.
Key Points / Main Content:
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA):
* The Revamped RGSA, a centrally sponsored scheme, has been implemented since the financial year 2022-23.
* The main objective is to build the capacity of PRIs by training elected representatives (ERs) and other stakeholders.
* The goal is to develop governance capabilities for leadership roles and effective functioning of Panchayats.
* Implementation is monitored through review meetings, video conferences, field visits, and the Central Empowered Committee of RGSA.
* States/UTs are required to submit quarterly and annual progress reports, utilization certificates, and auditors' reports.
* Training Management Portal (TMP) and Public Financial Management System (PFMS) are used to monitor training programs and finances.
Own Source Revenue (OSR):
* The Ministry does not maintain OSR data of Panchayats, as it is a state subject.
* An Expert Committee on OSR of Rural Local Bodies was constituted in 2022.
* From 2017-18 to 2021-22, approximately Rs. 25595 Crores in OSR was collected by PRIs across 30 States/UTs, with a per capita OSR of around Rs. 59 annually at the national level.
ePanchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP):
* The ePanchayat MMP enhances transparency, efficiency, and governance at the grassroots level.
* The eGramSwaraj application facilitates digital planning, accounting, monitoring, and online payments.
* Integration of eGramSwaraj with PFMS enables real-time payments.
* Integration with the Government eMarketplace (GeM) brings transparency to Panchayat procurement.
* AuditOnline application is developed for online audits of Panchayat accounts.
Panchayat Infrastructure:
* Providing basic infrastructure is primarily the responsibility of the State.
* The Ministry supplements state efforts and has approved the construction of 12940 Gram Panchayat Bhawans and 52562 procurement of computers to States UTs.
National Panchayat Awards:
* The Ministry incentivizes best-performing Panchayats through National Panchayat Awards.
* Best practices are documented and disseminated through workshops, conferences, training programs, and publications.
Palghar District (Maharashtra):
* Approval was granted for the construction of 44 Gram Panchayat Bhawans in Palghar district.
* 25 Bhawans have been completed, and work is underway on the remaining 19.
Impact Analysis:
States/Union Territories:
* Impact: Required to implement the RGSA scheme, submit progress reports, and utilize funds effectively.
* Action Required: Monitor and ensure effective implementation of RGSA, submit required documentation, and adhere to financial guidelines.
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs):
* Impact: Benefit from capacity building, training programs, and infrastructure development.
* Action Required: Participate in training programs, improve governance capabilities, and utilize available resources for effective functioning.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing and monitoring the RGSA scheme and supporting States/UTs.
* Action Required: Continue monitoring implementation, provide support to States/UTs, and disseminate best practices.
Key Entities Referenced
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan: A centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to capacitate Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by enhancing their governance capabilities.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj: The Indian government ministry responsible for overseeing the functioning and development of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Local self-government institutions in rural India, responsible for governance at the village, intermediate, and district levels.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in central India that was mentioned in the context of performance under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan.
Palghar District, Maharashtra: A district in Maharashtra, India, specifically mentioned regarding infrastructure development under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan.
Maharashtra: A state in western India, where Palghar district is located. Five Panchayats from this state received awards in 2024.
North Eastern States: A group of states in the northeastern part of India, collectively mentioned in the context of awards conferred upon their Panchayats under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan.
eGramSwaraj: An application that facilitates digital planning, accounting, monitoring, and online payments at the Panchayat level.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRYOF PANCHAYATI RAJ
LOK SABHA
UNSTARREDQUESTION NO. 1402
ANSWEREDON 29/07/2025
RASHTRIYAGRAM SWARAJABHIYAN
1402. SMT.APARAJITASARANGI:
DR.NISHIKANTDUBEY:
SHRIVISHNUDAYALRAM:
SHRIYOGENDERCHANDOLIA:
SHRIKOTASRINIVASAPOOJARY:
DR.HEMANTVISHNUSAVARA:
SHRIRAMESHAWASTHI:
SMT.SHOBHANABEN MAHENDRASINH BARAIYA:
SHRIDILESHWARKAMAIT:
SHRIVIJAYBAGHEL:
SHRINABACHARANMAJHI:
SHRIJOYANTABASUMATARY:
SHRIALOKSHARMA:
SHRIBHARTRUHARIMAHTAB:
SHRIGODAMNAGESH:
SHRIPRAVEENPATEL:
SHRIJAGDAMBIKAPAL:
SHRISURESHKUMARKASHYAP:
Will the Minister of PANCHAYATIRAJ be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has reviewed the implementation of the Revamped Rashtriya
Gram SwarajAbhiyan (RGSA);
(b) whether any of the States have achieved significant outcomes in enhancing Own Source
Revenue (OSR), e-enablement or Panchayat infrastructure development through the
Abhiyan, if so, the detailsthereofandnames of the States;
(c) the details of key achievements made/recorded and the follow-up measures taken by the
Government to support States with better-performing or innovative practices under such
Abhiyan including Madhya Pradesh, Palghar District in Maharashtra and North Eastern
Regions, Statewise; and
(d) the details of Panchayat Infrastructure Development through Revamped RGSA in
Palghardistrict inMaharashtra?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FORPANCHAYATIRAJ
(Prof.S.P.SINGH BAGHEL)
1(a) The Ministry is implementing Revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya
Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)w.e.f. financial year 2022-23 with the main objective to
capacitate Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs) through imparting training to Elected
Representatives (ERs) and other stakeholders of Panchayats to develop their governance
capabilities for leadership rolestoenable the Panchayats tofunctioneffectively.
The implementation of the scheme including utilisation of funds released to States is
closely monitored through reviewmeetings/video-conferences, pre-CEC meeting, field visit
by senior officers, etc. The Central Empowered Committee of RGSA while approving the
Annual Action Plan of a States/UTs also review the progress of implementation of the
scheme and utilization of funds thereof. States/ UTs are persistently requested for
submitting the requisite documents viz. quarterly, annual progress reports, utilization
certificate, auditor’s report etc. and compliance of MoF instruction for regulating release of
funds.
In addition to this, Training Management Portal (TMP), an online application for
management of training programs conducted by the States/UTs under RGSA, is in place to
monitor real time trainings conducted by States/ UTs. Also, a Public Financial Management
System (PFMS)isinplace for monitoringthe releasesand expenditure underRGSA.
(b) The Ministry of Panchayati Raj does not maintain the data pertaining to OSR of
Panchayats, as Panchayat, being “Local Government”, is a State subject and part of the
State list of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. Furthermore, States as well
as Panchayats often do not share OSR data related to Panchayats. However, the Ministry of
Panchayati Raj constituted an “Expert Committee on Own Source Revenue of Rural Local
Bodies” in 2022 to review the status of OSR of Panchayats. As per the report of the Expert
Committee, around Rs. 25595 Crores OSR have been collected by Panchayati Raj
Institutions in the 30 States/UTs, during 2017-18 to 2021-22 and per capita OSR at the
national level was around Rs. 59 annually, for the same period. The details are enclosed as
Annexure - I
Further, to make Panchayats e-enabled, the Ministry is implementing the e-Panchayat
Mission Mode Project (MMP), which has significantly enhanced transparency, efficiency,
and governance at the grassroots level. The eGramSwaraj application, facilitates digital
2planning, accounting, monitoring, and online payments at the Panchayat level. The
integration of eGramSwarajwith the Public Financial Management System(PFMS) enables
real-time payments to vendors and service providers, ensuring seamless fund flow and
reducingdelays.
Additionally, the Ministry has integrated eGramSwaraj with the Government e-Marketplace
(GeM) to bring transparency to Panchayat procurement. This integration allows Panchayats
to procure goods and services through GeM via the eGramSwaraj platform. An application
of ‘AuditOnline’ has also been developed for online audits of Panchayat accounts and their
financial management.
As ‘Panchayat’ is a State subject, providing basic infrastructural facilities such as GP
building, computer etc. are primarily the responsibility of the State. However, Ministry
supplements the efforts of the States/UTs and approved for construction of 12940 Gram
Panchayat Bhawans and52562procurementof computertoStates/ UTsunderthe scheme.
(c) Ministry has been incentivizing the best-performing Panchayats by recognizing their
exemplary work done under various nationally significant themes through the National
Panchayat Awards. This initiative aims to foster a spirit of healthy competition among
Panchayats and motivate them to strive for excellence in local governance. To facilitate
cross-learning and knowledge exchange, the best practices and innovative initiatives of
award-winning Panchayats are systematically documented and disseminated through
workshops, conferences, training programmes, and exposure visits. Additionally,
compendiums and booklets highlighting these practices are published and shared widely
with Panchayati Raj stakeholders across the country. These efforts contribute to the
replicationof successfulmodelsandtheoverallstrengthening ofPanchayatiRaj Institutions.
The State-wise detailsof awardedPanchayatsforthe year2024 areannexedatAnnexure-II.
Notably, five Panchayats from the State of Maharashtra received awards under various
categories; however, none of the awarded Panchayats are from Palghar district. Further, no
Panchayats from the State of Madhya Pradesh received any awards. A total of nine awards
were conferred upon Panchayats from the North Eastern States, including two Panchayats
from Assam andseven from Tripura.
3(d) Under the RGSA, approval was granted for the construction of 44 Gram Panchayat
Bhawans in Palghar district of Maharashtra. As reported by the State, construction of 25
Bhawans hasbeencompleted, while work on the remaining19iscurrentlyunderway.
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4Annexure-I
Annexreferto inreplyto Part(b)of the Lok SabhaUnstarred QuestionNo. 1402 to be
answered on29/07/2025
State/UT-wise OSRof Panchayats (2017-18 to 2021-22)
(Rs inCrores)
Sl.No. State/UT 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
1 Andaman& Nicobar Islands 2.12 1.6 2.5 2.84 3.02
2 Andhra Pradesh 688.74 739.77 685.08 876.95 969.09
3 Assam 25.98 25.63 15.25 21.22 26.65
4 Bihar 0 0 0 0 37.89
5 Chhattisgarh 166.51 144.8 159.69 132.57 141.5
6 Goa 225.49 61.08 220.54 85.62 218.52
7 Gujarat 864.1 778.3 881.46 795.14 0
8 Haryana 50.58 108.56 83.73 71.99 60.06
9 HimachalPradesh 0.04 0.41 0.42 0.53 1.45
10 Jammu & Kashmir 0 0 15.01 0 2.08
11 Jharkhand 0.16 0.42 1.78 23.64 1.86
12 Karnataka 385.94 552.86 671.37 715.41 812.21
13 Kerala 868.62 802.84 792.05 769.94 781.28
14 Ladakh 0.28 0.07 0.09 0.04 0.05
15 Lakshadweep 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.01 0.03
16 Madhya Pradesh 0 0 0 105.22 63.93
17 Manipur 0.61 1.06 0.18 0.2 0.41
18 Mizoram 0.04 0.04 0.06 0.09 0.04
19 Nagaland 0 0 0 0 0
20 Odisha 38.82 44.26 42.13 43.14 0
21 Puducherry 29.46 35.28 45.26 41.08 45.93
22 Punjab 126.45 172.28 170.93 164.17 157.98
23 Rajasthan 40.98 40.9 49.48 66.35 56.73
24 Sikkim 1.58 1.78 2.87 0 0
25 Tamil Nadu 731.93 795.24 433.49 209.3 411.55
26 Telangana 397.54 425.66 321.02 278.25 292.98
27 Tripura 3.02 3.94 3.8 0 0
28 Uttar Pradesh 192.89 204.27 0 229.08 246.34
29 Uttarakhand 14.17 15.41 14.4 13.26 16.21
30 West Bengal 522.63 502.88 487.23 198.43 464.66
5378.74 5459.38 5099.84 4844.47 4812.46
Source: Reportof theExpertCommittee onOSRof Rural Local Bodies
5Annexure-II
Annexreferto inreplyto Part(c)of the Lok SabhaUnstarredQuestion No. 1402to be
answered on29/07/2025
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