Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan
Why in News?
The Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan is prominently in the news because the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) hosted the first-ever national edition of this massive conclave in New Delhi on June 28 and 29, 2026.
About
- Chaired by the Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the event brought together rural development ministers, senior policy makers, and experts from all states and Union Territories.
- The apex gathering focused on accelerating village-level governance and officially launched an AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal to ensure leak-proof, technology-driven transparency at the grassroots level.
Themes & Vision
- Central Motto: Celebrated under the vision banner of "Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat" (Developed Villages, Developed India), emphasizing that national growth is impossible without rural parity.
- Team India Strategy: Aimed at discarding purely formal, top-down governance to foster an informal, cooperative "Team India" roadmap where states openly air regional challenges.
- Last-Mile Focus: Dedicated to bypassing bureaucratic delays and administrative hurdles to ensure direct delivery of welfare down to the last eligible individual.
Portfolios & Key Flagship Schemes Under Review
- Comprehensive Progress Tracking: The platform evaluated implementation parameters, grassroots improvements, and operational blocks across several primary central schemes:
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) (Rural Housing)
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) (Rural Connectivity Infrastructure)
- Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) (Fostering over 10 crore women in Self-Help Groups)
- Rural Skill Development Programmes & National Social Assistance Programme
Technological & Climate Adaptations
- AI and Digital Delivery: Prioritizes integrating advanced artificial intelligence into rural healthcare, telemedicine, agricultural marketing, and local transparency portals.
- Climate & Water Stress Governance: Put special tactical emphasis on mobilizing funds for extensive water conservation and rainwater management across districts heavily impacted by El Niño patterns to cushion farmers against droughts.
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