Gram Sabhas that gave nod to Nicobar project did not have mandatory 50% quorum
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Summary
Rules mandate that a quorum at a Gram Sabha is achieved only if 50% of the adult population is in attendance, but figures submitted in Calcutta High Court show attendance was between 1% to 12% of the total population of the villages
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Affected Population ~900 million rural population, 250,000 gram panchayats
Key Numbers
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
PMGSY: 7.25 lakh km rural roads
SHG network: 9 crore women members
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right