PM Modi clicks on ‘Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’ button to empower the Panchayati Raj system of our nation

Bhopal, April 24: Focusing on training, building infrastructure and stepping up initiatives for e-governance under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project, PM Narendra Modi launched the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan at Ram Nagar in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh today on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day.

Modi also unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant of Indian Oil Corporation at Maneri. He also inaugurated Aadi Mahotsava, a three-day program on the conservation of ancient Tribal culture and heritage.

 

Earlier, in a tweet on the National Panchayati Raj Day, Modi said, it is an occasion to celebrate the efforts of all those who are a part of vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions.

He said, these institutions foster a spirit of democracy and further the aspirations of our citizens.

 

PM Modi today said, the budget of the country is for the welfare of all and the government is continuously working for the development of villages. He was addressing Panchayati Raj representatives across the country from Mandla in Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day. Modi said the Centre will support the representatives in empowering the villages and its people.

He said representatives should focus on Jan Dhan, Van Dhan, and Gobar Dhan, asking them to ensure that people have Jan Dhan accounts and insurance coverage under the government schemes. The Prime Minister said India will transform when the villages are transformed.

Modi said, today the amount of budget is not a worry, it is about its honest implementation for the right beneficiaries.

The Prime Minister also said, the government has provided adequate facilities in villages for education, but the children have to be sincere towards being regular to schools. He added that farmers in the country need to know about and learn new farming techniques.

Modi also unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant of Indian Oil Corporation at Maneri. He also inaugurated Aadi Mahotsava, a three-day program on the conservation of ancient Tribal culture and heritage. The Prime Minister also unveiled a roadmap for the development of tribal areas in the state.

PM Modi digitally launched the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. Later he revealed a roadmap for overall development of tribal’s during the next five years. Prime Minister also dedicated the digital local government Directory to the nation.

Modi felicitated village Sarpanches who have achieved 100 percent smokeless kitchens, vaccination under Mission Indradhanush and electrification under Saubhagya Scheme. Shri Modi also unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant of Indian Oil Corporation at Maneri.

Prime Minister felicitated 6 states for the Rashtriya E panchayat puruskar. The award was bagged by Sikkim, Odisha, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tripura, and Karnataka. This year Government has also started Gram Panchayat Vikas Puruskar. Modi handed over the award to West Bengal, Karnataka, and Sikkim for the same.