The Union Cabinet on 28 October 2026 approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to transform rural governance. With a total outlay of Rs.7,395.55 crore, the scheme aims to strengthen the capacity of around 32 lakh elected representatives and functionaries across over 2.55 lakh Panchayats. It focuses on creating holistic development plans, improving digital accounting, and increasing citizen awareness through platforms like PANCHAM. The scheme will be implemented by State Governments and UT Administrations from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Key points
- Total outlay: Rs.7,395.55 crore (Central share: Rs.4,869.48 crore; State share: Rs.2,526.07 crore)
- Beneficiaries: Around 32 lakh elected representatives and functionaries in over 2.55 lakh Panchayats
- Period: Implementation from 2026-27 to 2030-31
- Target: Annual preparation of 2.55 lakh holistic Gram Panchayat Development Plans on eGramSwaraj Portal
- Outreach: Each awareness exercise to reach at least 1 crore citizens
When it applies
- implementation of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana
- implementation of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana
Who it affects
- elected representatives, Panchayat functionaries, and stakeholders