Annual Action Plan
The State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) headed by Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary recently reviewed the progress made during current financial year under RGSA and also discussed the Annual Action Plan under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for FY 2024-25.
Secretary RDD emphasized the critical need to expand the Panchayat infrastructure and enhance the quality of capacity and training programs, ensuring tangible outcomes.
He directed the formulation of a robust framework involving line department Heads of Department (HODs) to facilitate capacity-building initiatives aimed at comprehensively understanding RGSA schemes.
He also emphasized the imperative need to develop the governance capabilities of PRIs, highlighting the pivotal role of elected representatives in driving SDG-oriented initiatives.
Secretary RDD also stressed the need to enhance the capabilities of Panchayats for inclusive local governance, emphasizing the optimal utilization of resources and alignment with complementary schemes.
Underlining the significance of Gram Sabha as a cornerstone of participatory democracy, Dr Shahid underscored the importance of empowering this forum within the Panchayat system.
He called for strengthening institutions dedicated to capacity enhancement of PRIs across different tiers.
