Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)
Why in News?
- RGSA's ongoing implementation, noting its role as a revamped scheme since FY 2022-23, with focus on states like Maharashtra for PRI capacity building and Gram Swaraj objectives.
- Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme by India's Ministry of Panchayati Raj to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) for better rural governance and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) localization.
Key Featutres
- Scheme Period: Approved for continuation from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2026, co-terminus with the 15th Finance Commission cycle.
- Objectives:
- Enhance PRI governance capabilities, training for ~60 lakh elected representatives and stakeholders.
- Promote leadership for nine SDGs themes: poverty-free villages, healthy/child-friendly villages, water sufficiency, clean/green villages, infrastructure, social security, good governance, and engendered development.
- Support e-Panchayat, incentivization, action research, distance learning, and Gram Panchayat construction.
- Coverage: All states/UTs, including non-Part IX areas without formal Panchayats; demand-driven funds via Annual Action Plans.
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