Tag: Panchayati Raj Institutions
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Haryana EC bans transfer of employees ahead of local polls
The nomination process for the general elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions will start from October 14.
October 12, 2022 -
Odisha govt grants to ‘controversial’ private college sparks a row
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)’s audit findings apparently throw ample light on the fact that the private institution was unduly favoured by the State government by way of financial grants.
October 22, 2021 -
HC issues notice to HP govt over unequal allocation of funds in PRIs
The HC has issued notice to Chief Secretary, Additional Chief Secretary (Finance), Principal Secretary (Panchayati Raj), Deputy Commissioner, Kullu, Block Development Officer, Anni and Panchayat Inspector, Anni and have asked to file their reply within two weeks.
September 28, 2021 -
HP govt declares holiday on 29 Sept, 1 Oct for PRIs polls
A state government official said the phase-I and II PRIs polls for left out sub-divisions of Udaipur, Keylong and Kaza in Lahaul Spiti district and Pangi in Chamba district were being held on 29 September and 1 October.
September 15, 2021 -
HP issues notification for PRIs elections in tribal areas
The counting of votes will be held on 4 October and the model code of conduct will come into force in these areas with immediate effect.
August 31, 2021 -
HP govt declares holiday on 7 April in poll-bound areas
The elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions in developmental blocks Chopal and Tutu of district Shimla and developmental block Dharampur of district Mandi were delayed owing to reservation roster against which some candidates had approached the HP High Court.
April 1, 2021 -
Himachal Pradesh Governor stresses on importance of girl education
He said that a family and society progresses only when a girl is educated.Expressing his two-day visit in district Kinnaur as a memorable experience, he said the affection, simplicity and hospitality of the tribal people have made an everlasting influence on him
February 21, 2021 -
Jammu and Kashmir Panchayats get powers 26 years after 73rd Amendment
To make the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) the true harbingers of socio-economic development, the amendments will ensure well defined taxation powers to the Panchayats for generation of adequate resources by themselves.
October 5, 2018 -
Jammu and Kashmir: Panchayats given more powers in state before elections
This is for the first time in the state that powers as per the 73rd Amendment, which is not applicable in J&K, have been given to the Panchayats.
October 4, 2018 -
The Other India
Last year, the Prime Minister envisioned a new and vibrant India by 2022, to bring about what he described as “dramatic improvement in overall socio-economic development of backward districts”. Niti Aayog dutifully came up with a list of 115 most backward districts, including 35 affected by left-wing extremist violence. It was not the first time...
August 28, 2018 -
PRI polls: Punjab drops proposal for edu qualification, 2-child norm
The Punjab government has decided to drop the proposal to prescribe matriculation as the minimum qualification and not more than two-child norm, on the Haryana pattern, for candidates contesting the elections for Panchyati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The rural development and panchayats minister, Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa, on Saturday said the proposal for minimum qualification and...
April 7, 2018 -
e-Panchayats issue: Khattar to meet agitating Sarpanches
Following protest from Sarpanches (elected village heads) against the government’s decision of introducing e-Panchayat system in the state, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has decided to meet the agitating Sarpanches. An official spokesperson said that Khattar has invited all the Sarpanches who were protesting against e-Panchayat, for a dialogue, on 4 April in Panchayat Bhawan...
April 3, 2018 -
Centre asks states to provide adequate funds to PRIs
The Centre has asked the state governments to provide adequate funds to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), by utilising enhanced fiscal grants provided by the 14th Finance Commission. The Finance Commission has recommended that these grants should go only to Gram Panchayats as they are directly responsible for the delivery of basic services without any share...
April 5, 2017