Panchayat Development Plans: Jan Yojana Abhiyan

In October 2024, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the People’s Plan Campaign (Jan Yojana Abhiyan) to prepare Panchayat Development Plans (PDPs) for 2025–26.

Key Highlights

  • Introduced as ‘Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas’ (2018) to enhance grassroots participation in local governance.
  • Involves all three tiers of Panchayats, engaging elected representatives, government workers, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and stakeholders.
  • Structured Gram Sabhas, Block Sabhas, and District Sabhas will prepare development plans based on the Panchayat Development Index (PDI), ensuring alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Approved plans will be published on the e-Gram Swaraj portal for transparency and accessibility.

Constitutional Provisions

  • Article 40 (DPSP) – Recognizes ....
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