**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, inaugurated the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on February 17, 2026. The MoPR is highlighting AI interventions designed to strengthen grassroots governance through reliable digital records and transparent processes. The Pavilion will remain open until February 20, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Inauguration:**
* The MoPR Pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 was inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
* **MoPR Pavilion Focus:**
* Showcasing AI-enabled platforms developed by the Ministry to enhance transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in grassroots governance.
* Live demonstrations of SabhaSaar, PRAMAN, and eGramSaathi are being presented.
* **AI Interventions:**
* SabhaSaar: AI-based recording, transcription, and automated preparation of structured Minutes of Gram Sabha meetings in local languages.
* PRAMAN: Deploys image analytics for automated validation and quality checks of asset photographs under various schemes.
* eGramSaathi: Provides AI-driven, real-time information support to Panchayat functionaries and citizens.
* **Summit Theme:**
* "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" (Welfare for All, Happiness of All).
* **Nukkad Natak:**
* A key highlight is the Nukkad Natak titled “Sarpanch ki Chaupal, AI ka Kamaal”.
* **Pavilion Experience:**
* Visitors can experience the Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam (Hall 5, Booth 5F5 & 5F9) until February 20, 2026.
* The Pavilion offers a first-hand interactive simulation, “Be the Sarpanch”.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Panchayat Functionaries and Citizens**
* **Impact:** Improved access to information and enhanced participation in local governance through AI-driven platforms.
* **Action Required:** Utilize and engage with the SabhaSaar, PRAMAN, and eGramSaathi platforms to improve local governance.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Panchayati Raj**
* **Impact:** Showcasing AI interventions to strengthen grassroots governance.
* **Action Required:** Continue to develop and implement AI-enabled platforms for enhanced transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in grassroots governance.
Key Entities Referenced
India AI Impact Summit 2026: A summit focusing on AI interventions in various sectors, including grassroots governance.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj: The ministry showcasing AI-enabled platforms for grassroots governance.
SabhaSaar: AI-based recording, transcription and automated preparation of structured Minutes of Gram Sabha meetings in local languages
PRAMAN: Deploys image analytics for automated validation and quality checks of asset photographs under various schemes.
eGramSaathi: AI-driven, real-time information support to Panchayat functionaries and citizens.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh
Inaugurates MoPR Pavilion at India AI Impact
Summit 2026
MoPR Highlights AI Interventions to Strengthen Grassroots
Governance at India AI Impact Summit 2026
Posted On: 17 FEB 2026 4:31PM by PIB Delhi
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, inaugurated the Pavilion of
the Ministry of Panchayati Raj at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in
the presence of Shri Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar; Dr. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal,
Minister for Industries & Road Construction, Government of Bihar; Ms. Shreyasi Singh, Minister for
Information Technology & Sports, Government of Bihar; Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha, Member of Parliament
(Rajya Sabha); and senior officers of the Ministry.
MoPR Pavilion presents AI-enabled platforms developed by the Ministry to enhance transparency,
accuracy and efficiency in grassroots governance. Live demonstrations of SabhaSaar, PRAMAN and
eGramSaathi are being showcased during the India AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026.A key highlight is the Nukkad Natak titled “Sarpanch ki Chaupal, AI ka Kamaal”, being staged at the
Summit, illustrating how Artificial Intelligence can strengthen Gram Sabha functioning through structured
documentation and transparent processes.Under the Summit theme “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana
Sukhaya”, the Ministry’s interventions focus on institutionalising reliable digital records of Gram Sabha
proceedings, ensuring authenticity in asset monitoring and enabling real-time governance support.
SabhaSaar facilitates AI-based recording, transcription and automated preparation of structured Minutes of
Gram Sabha meetings in local languages. PRAMAN deploys image analytics for automated validation and
quality checks of asset photographs under various schemes. eGramSaathi provides AI-driven, real-time
information support to Panchayat functionaries and citizens.These technology-led initiatives align with the
Prime Minister’s vision of leveraging digital innovation to deepen participatory democracy and strengthen
last-mile governance across the country.
Visitors can experience the Ministry of Panchayati Raj Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam (Hall 5, Booth 5F5
& 5F9) until 20 February 2026. The Pavilion offers a first-hand interactive simulation, “Be the Sarpanch”,
demonstrating AI-enabled decision documentation through the traditional Nukkad Natak format,
alongwith guided live demonstrations of the Ministry’s AI platforms in action.
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