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National Governance & Policy 28 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana Gets ₹7,395 Crore to Bolster Panchayats and Local Planning

The government has allocated ₹7,395 crore to the Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana, a fiscal push aimed at strengthening panchayats and deepening grassroots governance. The scheme is designed to help local bodies plan development around village-level needs, available resources, and financial priorities, reinforcing the role of panchayats in India’s rural development architecture.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 03:26 AM IST

India Rolls Out ‘Jal Arpan’ in Over 1,850 Panchayats to Deepen Community Control of Rural Water Systems

As part of special Gram Sabha meetings held on Gandhi Jayanti, more than 1,850 gram panchayats across rural India conducted ‘Jal Arpan’ programmes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. The initiative is designed to strengthen community ownership of rural drinking water systems, signaling a policy shift from infrastructure delivery alone toward local stewardship, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

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National Governance & Policy19 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Vettikavala Grama Panchayat Rolls Out Farmer Empowerment Scheme in Rural Policy Push

Vettikavala grama panchayat has launched a new scheme aimed at strengthening farmers through local-level support, marking a notable rural governance intervention in Kerala. The initiative reflects a broader shift toward decentralised policy delivery, with panchayats increasingly stepping in to address agricultural stress through targeted assistance and community-based implementation.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 03:26 AM IST

Kudumbashree Puts Nutrition at Centre of Poshan Maah Drive

Kudumbashree has sharpened its Poshan Maah observance around nutrition awareness, using community food festivals to promote millet, tuber and leafy dishes across wards and panchayats. The month-long effort reflects a broader policy push to link local food systems with public health, women’s collectives and household-level dietary change.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 11:16 PM IST

Health Minister Launches JOSH Teams to Speed India’s TB Elimination Push

Union Health Minister launched JOSH teams on Friday as part of a renewed national drive to accelerate tuberculosis elimination, framing the initiative as a field-level mechanism to sharpen surveillance, improve accountability and sustain momentum at the grassroots. The minister said 67,933 panchayats across 697 districts have been recognised as TB Mukt in 2026, underscoring both the scale of progress and the challenge of maintaining gains in a disease that remains a major public health burden.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 06:33 AM IST

Rajasthan Panchayat Polls to Be Held in Four Phases From October 23

Rajasthan will conduct panchayat elections in four phases beginning October 23, covering 41 Zila Parishads, 457 Panchayat Samitis and 14,403 village panchayats. The schedule follows a major delimitation and reorganisation of Panchayati Raj institutions, setting the stage for one of the state’s most extensive rural electoral exercises in recent years.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:19 AM IST)

Motorists Press for Streetlights on VIT High Road as Maintenance Row Puts Civic Responsibility in Focus

Motorists using VIT High Road are calling for the installation of streetlights along the stretch, citing safety concerns after dark and the risks posed by poor visibility. State Highways Department officials said the cost of new lights, along with maintenance and electricity charges, must be borne by the relevant civic bodies, including the Corporation and panchayats.

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National Governance & Policy23 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

MNM Urges Cadres to Intensify Groundwork Ahead of Local Body Polls

MNM has called on its cadres to step up organisational groundwork as local body elections draw closer, signalling a sharper focus on booth-level mobilisation and voter outreach. The appeal underscores the party’s effort to strengthen its grassroots machinery and improve its readiness for a contest that will test its local presence and political reach.

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