The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is hosting a one-day workshop on October 30, 2026, in New Delhi to review key achievements and evolving roles of thematic Panchayat Development Plans. Union Minister of Panchayati Raj will inaugurate the event.
On October 30, 2026, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to organize a One-day National Workshop on the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27 in New Delhi. Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh will inaugurate the workshop and address the participants. This event marks a significant review of key achievements and the evolving role of thematic Panchayat Development Plans, which are crucial for preparing development plans for the FY 2027-28.
Key highlights of the workshop include the release of the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026–27 booklet and the signing of an MoU for setting up electric vehicle charging and battery swapping stations. Technical sessions will focus on various aspects such as the quality of Gram Panchayat Development Plans, tied and untied grants under the 16th Finance Commission, Own Source Revenue (OSR) and the Samarth Panchayat Portal.
Approximately 400 participants are expected to take part in the event, including officials from State/UT Panchayati Raj Departments, State Institutes of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, PPC State Nodal Officers, State and District Program Management Units (SPMUs/DPMUs) along with line Ministries and Departments. The Workshop will be followed by orientation programs at the State, District and Block levels to guide Panchayats while preparing quality, participatory, and convergent plans for FY 2027-28.
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