Office Address : 11th Floor, Jeevan Prakash Building, 25 K.G.Marg, New Delhi-110001
Website : https://panchayat.gov.in
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER
| Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh | Minister | minister-fahdpr@nic.in | +91 11 23380780, 23380781 |
| Shri Sandeep N Mahatme (IAS, TR..2010) | Private Secretary | minister-fahdpr@nic.in | +91 11 23380780, 23380781 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE
| Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel | Minister of State | mos-mopr@gov.in | +91 11 23782143, 23782518 |
| Shri Rohit Deo Jha (IRS, IT..2013) | Private Secretary | mos-mopr@gov.in | +91 11 23782548, 23782143 |
OFFICERS IN THE MINISTRY OF PANCHAYATI RAJ
| Shri Vivek Bhardwaj (IAS, WB.,1990) | Secretary | secy-mopr@nic.in | +91 11 23389008, 23389028 |
| Shri Sushil Kumar Lohani (IAS, OR.,1995) | Additional Secretary | s.lohani@nic.in | +91 11 23725301, 23725311 |
| Shri Alok Prem Nagar (IFoS, HP..1995) | Additional Secretary | ap.nagar@gov.in | +91 11 23356556, 23354816 |
| Dr. Bijaya Kumar Behera | Economic Advisor | behera.bk@nic.in | +91 11 23725302, 23725303 |
| Ms Mukta Shekhar (IAS, UT..2002) | Joint Secretary | js2-mopr@gov.in | +91 11 23753819, 23317931 |
| Ms. Palka Sahni, IAS (BH: 2004) | Joint Secretary | – | +91 11 23753820, 23753821 |
| Shri Amit Agarwal, IRSE (Civil) (2002) | Joint Secretary | amitagar.309@gov.in | +91 11 23753820, 23753821 |
| Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh | Joint Secretary | mopr-js@gov.in | +91 11 23725307 |
| Ms Tanuja Thakur Khalkho | Joint Secretary & FA | jsfa-mord@nic.in | +91 11 24011640 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is the Government of India’s nodal ministry responsible for strengthening local self-governance through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and promoting democratic decentralization in rural areas.
What are the main functions of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj?
The Ministry is responsible for:
Strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)
Promoting decentralized governance
Capacity building of elected representatives
Rural local governance reforms
Digital transformation of Panchayats
Monitoring Panchayat performance
Supporting participatory rural development
What are Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?
PRIs are local self-government bodies operating at three levels:
Gram Panchayat (Village Level)
Panchayat Samiti/Block Panchayat (Intermediate Level)
Zila Parishad (District Level)
What is a Gram Panchayat?
A Gram Panchayat is the basic unit of local self-government at the village level, responsible for local development, civic services, and implementation of government schemes.
What is a Gram Sabha?
A Gram Sabha consists of all registered voters in a village and serves as the foundation of participatory democracy by approving plans, reviewing development activities, and ensuring accountability.
What is the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)?
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is a flagship scheme aimed at strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions through capacity building, governance reforms, and institutional development.
What is eGramSwaraj?
eGramSwaraj is a digital platform that supports planning, budgeting, accounting, monitoring, and transparency in Panchayat administration across India.
What is the AuditOnline System?
AuditOnline is an online platform that facilitates the auditing of Panchayat accounts and promotes transparency and accountability in local governance.
What is the Panchayat Enterprise Suite (PES)?
Panchayat Enterprise Suite (PES) is a collection of digital applications designed to improve Panchayat administration, service delivery, planning, and financial management.
What is the role of Panchayats in rural development?
Panchayats play a key role in:
Rural infrastructure development
Drinking water management
Sanitation
Local roads
Health and education support
Social welfare programme implementation
Community participation
What is the SVAMITVA Scheme?
SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) provides property ownership records to rural residents using drone-based mapping technology.
How are Panchayat elections conducted?
Panchayat elections are conducted by the respective State Election Commissions according to state laws and constitutional provisions.
How can citizens access information about Panchayat schemes and services?
Citizens can access information through Panchayat offices, state Panchayati Raj departments, digital governance platforms, and the Ministry’s official website.
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