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E-Gram Swaraj Portal

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    10Pointer
  • Categories
    Polity & Governance
  • Published
    28th Apr, 2020
  • What is Gram Swaraj Portal/App?

    • The egramswaraj.gov.in portal is one single interface on which the details will be listed panchayat wise.
    • The platform will provide records of work from planning to the implementation in every village panchayat under Gram Panchayati Development Plan (GPDP).
  • When was it launched?

    Prime Minister has launched the mobile portals E-Gram Swaraj Portal on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day 2020 (April 24, 2020).

  • Why was it launched?

    • The portal has been launched for the improvement of society.
    • To provide a single platform to the citizens and government for the planning, monitoring and accounting needs of the Panchayats in the country.
    • The E-Gram Swaraj Portal will mark the complete digitization of the villages to strengthen e-governance in Panchayati Raj institutions in the whole country.
  • What is the benefit of Gram Swaraj Portal/App?

    • Monitoring and recording all the work via Gram Swaraj Portal/App will help speed-up the implementation of projects in village areas.
    • As it will contain the details of ongoing development works and the fund allocated for the projects, one can access and know about the groundwork.
    • All the details related to Panchayat Sachiv and Panch can be viewed on Gram Swaraj Portal.
    • The works of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj will be accessible through Gram Swaraj Portal.
    • The Gram Swaraj Portal and application will provide a boost in transparency by decentralized planning of development projects, with progress reports updates and increased accountability.
  • Who can create an account on the Gram Swaraj Portal/App?

    • Anybody can create an account on the Gram Swaraj Portal and know about the developmental works of villages.
    • The Gram Swaraj Portal and mobile application will boost e-governance in the Panchayati raj institutions across the nation.

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