The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) to strengthen village-level governance and improve rural development. The scheme will run from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a total budget of ₹7,395.55 crore. The Centre will contribute ₹4,869.48 crore, while states will provide ₹2,526.07 crore.
The initiative will cover more than 2.55 lakh Panchayats and traditional local bodies, benefiting around 32 lakh elected representatives and Panchayat officials. It aims to prepare village development plans based on local needs, improve coordination between government schemes and strengthen digital governance through platforms such as eGramSwaraj.
The plan also focuses on training Panchayat representatives, online audits, financial transparency and better use of local resources. It will cover all states and Union Territories. Press Information Bureau+1
Description: The Centre has approved the PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana with a ₹7,395.55 crore budget. Explore its objectives, funding, coverage and six key areas of rural governance reform.
Tag Keywords: PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana, Rural Development Scheme 2026, Panchayat Development, Gram Panchayat Development Plan, eGramSwaraj, Panchayati Raj, Government Schemes India, Rural Governance
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