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31 July 2026 NATIONAL

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has launched the 'DAANVEER initiative', a citizen participation framework aimed at upgrading digital infrastructure across rural local bodies.

This initiative provides a transparent system for individuals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and organizations to donate computer hardware and digital devices to nearly 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) across India. The initiative features the 'Meri Panchayat' App and the 'DigiHaat' Marketplace.

29 July 2026 NATIONAL

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has launched the 'Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme', 'SAMARTH Panchayat Portal', and the 'Model Own Source of Revenue (OSR) Rules' for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi.

The 'Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme' aims to develop 350 projects over 4 years (50 in the first year, and 100 in each of the subsequent 3 years). NABARD and HUDCO are the institutional partners for the programme.

The 'SAMARTH Panchayat Portal' is a digital initiative by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to strengthen the financial capacity of Gram Panchayats through technology-enabled management of OSR. The 'Model OSR Rules' serve as a framework for States and Union Territories (UTs) to enhance the financial independence of PRIs, incorporating recommendations from the Sixteenth Finance Commission.

29 July 2026 NATIONAL

The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has officially recognised the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) as an Awarding Body (Dual).

Under this, NCVET has approved two custom-developed qualifications: 'Industrial General Pest Management Technician' and 'Micro-Credential on Generation and Mobilisation of Own Source Revenue by Panchayats'.

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