Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative

1. In December 2024, commemorating the 100^th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Union Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pension launched the Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi initiative.

1. This program is a significant step towards strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and promoting decentralized, citizen-centric governance across India.

What is the Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi Initiative?

Objectives

1. The Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi initiative is part of the broader ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign, which aims to:

1. Enhance the capacity and competence of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
2. Equip elected representatives and officials with the tools and knowledge required for effective governance.
3. Address capacity gaps in PRIs by introducing advanced frameworks for training and education.
4. Foster transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in governance.
5. Promote participatory planning at the grassroots level.
6. Promote technology-driven solutions for effective governance.

Key Features of the Initiative

1. Innovative Capacity-Building Tools: Utilizes e-learning platforms, AI-powered chatbots, and mobile apps to bridge knowledge gaps and enhances service delivery and decision-making capabilities of local leaders.
2. Pilot Implementation: Initially launched in Odisha, Assam, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.
3. Focus on Grassroots Empowerment: Supports the government’s mission to decentralize governance and foster participatory decision-making.

1. Aims to create scalable models of citizen-centric governance.

4. Sustainable Development: Encourages equitable and sustainable development in rural India through empowered PRIs.

Supporting Initiatives Launched on Good Governance Day

Alongside the Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi initiative, several transformative initiatives were introduced to enhance governance and citizen services:

1. New Dashboard on iGOT Karmayogi Platform

1. Purpose: Empowers ministries, departments, and state administrators with tools to monitor user registrations, course completions, and capacity-building progress.
2. Features:
   • Customizable views and robust data filtration capabilities.
   • Introduction of the 1600^th e-learning course in collaboration with government and private ecosystem partners.

2. CPGRAMS Annual Report 2024

1. Overview: Comprehensive review of the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). Highlights achievements, including the resolution of over 25 lakh grievances annually.
2. Key Features:
   • Integration of advanced technologies, multilingual support, and tracking mechanisms.
   • Implementation of the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI).

3. Single Simplified Pension Application Form

1. Benefits:
   • Streamlines pension processing by combining nine separate forms into one digital format.
   • Integrates e-HRMS with Bhavishya for real-time tracking, Aadhaar-based e-signatures, and seamless verification.

4. Compendium of Pension-Related Instructions 2024

1. Purpose: Consolidates updated rules, procedures, and guidelines related to pensions into a single reference document. Enhances ease of living for pensioners and ensures clarity in pension processes.

Conclusion

The Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi initiative exemplifies the government’s commitment to grassroots empowerment and participatory governance. By leveraging technology and innovative capacity-building tools, this program aims to create a sustainable and inclusive governance model.

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