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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Gujarat CM launches digital platform for village planning
Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel presided over a joint conference of district development officers (DDOs) and district rural development agency (DRDA) directors in Gandhinagar on Thursday. Speaking at the event, the CM said that in today's technological era, govt services have become accountable, and administration officials should operate with clarity and transparency in utilising power for public service with vigilance. District development officers have a significant responsibility to implement welfare schemes that bring qualitative changes to rural life, the CM said. The CM also launched a digital platform to make the village planning process online. He mentioned that this platform will make the process of plot allocation easier and more transparent in rural areas, helping to achieve the targets of housing construction schemes. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The statement said that CM Patel cautioned that those who engage in misconduct will not be spared and urged everyone to work with integrity, keeping promises, actions, and conduct consistent, and always maintaining a spirit of public service. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Texas Residents With Credit Card Debt Could Be In For Loan-Free Relief Forbes Learn More Undo Chief secretary Pankaj Joshi said a total of 174 indicators were determined in Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0, ensuring active participation of line departments included in the Panchayat Advancement Index. He instructed officials to increase fieldwork, conduct surprise visits, collect taxes on time, and ensure that citizens receive maximum benefits from various schemes like PM Awas Yojana and Swachh Bharat Mission . Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Govt committed to decentralisation'
1 2 Itanagar: CM Pema Khandu has reaffirmed the state govt's commitment to decentralisation, reports Joken Ete. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day state level workshop on Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 at Itanagar, Khandu cited that 10% of the state's own revenue is earmarked for Panchayati Raj Institutions . The PAI is a multi-domain and multi-sectoral index that is intended to be used to assess the overall holistic development, performance and progress of panchayats.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Committed to strengthening grassroots democracy: Arunachal CM
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said his government was committed to strengthening grassroots democracy through performance-based governance and fiscal empowerment. Speaking at a state-level workshop on Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, Khandu said the initiative reflects a commitment to better governance from the ground up. He said Arunachal Pradesh is among the very few states in India to devolve 10 per cent of state-owned revenue (SOR) directly to panchayati raj institutions. "That's real empowerment. That's walking the talk," he said, calling it a tangible step towards decentralisation and self-governance. Khandu said the PAI is a tool designed to evaluate and strengthen the functioning of panchayati raj institutions. The index assesses key areas including planning, transparency, service delivery, financial management, and citizen participation. "The PAI is not just another meeting. It is a tool to hold ourselves accountable and push for improvement where it matters the most at the grassroots," the chief minister said. "Ask questions. Dig deeper. Make the most of this," he told the participants of the workshop. The chief minister also presented the PAI 1.0 Puraskar to top-performing districts, blocks, and gram panchayats. He commended the awardees for their outstanding performance and their crucial role in strengthening democratic institutions. "These are the institutions carrying our democracy forward," he said, lauding the role of panchayat functionaries and local leaders in translating policy into action on the ground. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing said the PAI will play a pivotal role in transforming rural governance by fostering a performance-based and data-driven culture. Tasing noted that Arunachal Pradesh is witnessing a "silent revolution" in rural transformation. "This is where data meets democracy, and performance defines progress," he said, adding that the PAI will serve as a guiding framework for decentralised decision-making and self-reliant village governance. The programme was attended by Chief Secretary Manish Kumar, senior officials, panchayat representatives, and trainees from across the state.
News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Committed to strengthening grassroots democracy: Arunachal CM
Agency: Itanagar, Aug 4 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said his government was committed to strengthening grassroots democracy through performance-based governance and fiscal empowerment. Speaking at a state-level workshop on Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0, Khandu said the initiative reflects a commitment to better governance from the ground up. He said Arunachal Pradesh is among the very few states in India to devolve 10 per cent of state-owned revenue (SOR) directly to panchayati raj institutions. 'That's real empowerment. That's walking the talk," he said, calling it a tangible step towards decentralisation and self-governance. Khandu said the PAI is a tool designed to evaluate and strengthen the functioning of panchayati raj institutions. The index assesses key areas including planning, transparency, service delivery, financial management, and citizen participation. 'The PAI is not just another meeting. It is a tool to hold ourselves accountable and push for improvement where it matters the most at the grassroots," the chief minister said. The chief minister also presented the PAI 1.0 Puraskar to top-performing districts, blocks, and gram panchayats. He commended the awardees for their outstanding performance and their crucial role in strengthening democratic institutions. 'These are the institutions carrying our democracy forward," he said, lauding the role of panchayat functionaries and local leaders in translating policy into action on the ground. Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Ojing Tasing said the PAI will play a pivotal role in transforming rural governance by fostering a performance-based and data-driven culture. Tasing noted that Arunachal Pradesh is witnessing a 'silent revolution" in rural transformation. 'This is where data meets democracy, and performance defines progress," he said, adding that the PAI will serve as a guiding framework for decentralised decision-making and self-reliant village governance. The programme was attended by Chief Secretary Manish Kumar, senior officials, panchayat representatives, and trainees from across the state. PTI UPL UPL SOM view comments First Published: August 04, 2025, 16:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Lohardaga leads state in healthy panchayat index
Ranchi: Jharkhand has performed well against the 'Healthy Panchayat' yardstick under the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0). The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), said Panchayati Raj Department director Rajeshwari B on Thursday. Out of 4,345 gram panchayats in Jharkhand, 4,281 submitted their data in the PAI system. Based on their performance, 7% of the panchayats were classified as 'Performers' with a score between 60 and 75%, 57% were placed under 'Aspirants' with a score between 40 and 60%, and the rest 36% as 'Starters' with a score between 0 and 40%. Lohardaga secured the top position with a score of 59.37%, followed by Khunti (59.27%), West Singhbhum (56.48%), Dhanbad (54.15%), and Jamtara (53.91%). In the 'Healthy Panchayat' thematic area, the state registered its best performance. Out of the total panchayats, 96 (2.24%) achieved full targets, 1,230 (28.73%) were designated leaders, 2,520 (58.86%) performers, 382 (8.92%) aspirants, and 53 (1.24%) initiators. At the block level, Manjhgaon block of West Singhbhum bagged the top spot with a score of 65.28%, followed by Pakuriya block of Pakur (64.14%) and Kumardungi block (63.26%). Among gram panchayats, Kotgarh (Noamundi, West Singhbhum) secured the highest score of 68.08%, followed by Chilara (Pathargama, Godda) with 67.92% and Rajpokhar (Pakuriya, Pakur) with 67.53%. Rajeshwari said, "Pnchayats need to focus on nine key development themes — poverty alleviation, health, child rights, water availability, sanitation, infrastructure, social justice, good governance, and women empowerment. Depending on the availability of funds, panchayats should work on any two themes each year and gradually expand. This systematic approach will help in realising our development goals. " "It is also necessary to enter the development work being done in the panchayats on the PAI portal. Without proper data entry, even well-performing panchayats may lag behind in the development index," she added. The workshop also reviewed the reasons behind unsatisfactory performance in several panchayats.
