The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). The scheme will be implemented from the FY27 to FY31, aligning with the timeline of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.
The 5-year program has a total financial outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore, which includes a Central Share of ₹4,869.48 crore and a State Share of ₹2,526.07 crore.
The initiative aims to build capacity and provide digital handholding for nearly 32 lakh elected representatives. It also supports the creation of 2.55 lakh integrated Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) and targets the annual execution of 2.55 lakh online audit plans to enhance transparency and governance.