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SchemeArchiveMonday, 1 April 2013

Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan (RGPSA)

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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.

Summary

Centrally sponsored scheme to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions by building capacities of elected representatives and functionaries. Aimed to improve local governance, accountability, and devolution of powers to gram panchayats.

Key Facts

TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedMonday, 1 April 2013
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees

Key Numbers

20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned

Key Authorities

PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI AayogMinistry of Rural Development

Key Stakeholders

Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciaryRural HouseholdsGram PanchayatsSHGs

Government Context

UPA IICongress-led UPA
Centre-Left
LeftCentreRight

Amendment History

1 change recorded for this policy.

SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Energy, Governance & Reform, Rural Development
Governance & Reform, Rural Development

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