In 1993, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment was hailed as the dawn of Gram Swaraj - village self-rule rooted in democratic decentralisation. The promise was clear: Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) would no longer be mere implementing arms of Delhi or state capitals, but genuine institutions of self-government.
The newly elected members of local bodies in Kerala were sworn in and formally assumed office on Sunday across the state.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to intensify efforts to curb large-scale migration from the hills, calling it one of the state’s major challenges.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed the state’s significant achievement in the battle against tuberculosis (TB), with 4,106 gram panchayats now officially declared TB-free. The milestone aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national goal to eliminate TB from India by 2025.
The cabinet decided to introduce a Milk Incentive Scheme for farmers supplying milk to eligible non-government dairy cooperative societies, under which a subsidy of Rs 3 per litre will be provided to milk producers through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
Animal Birth Control programme for the sterilisation and immunisation of stray dogs is to be carried out by the respective local bodies.
Presiding over a workshop organised in this regard at Dharamshala in Kangra district on Monday, the governor stressed on the need for multi-sectoral participation to eradicate Tuberculosis (TB) in the state.
Addressing the meeting, Deewash Gurung, the Youth President, Soreng District, highlighted the need for flagless politics and also how flags had brought about a division in a unified society of Sikkim. Mr Gurung, in his address, also reminded the government to deliver their promise of regularization of OFOJ Employees.
The model could be an ideal solution to the water woes of India’s 2.53 lakh gram panchayats (GPs) lying in 250 districts that have been declared as dark zones in terms of groundwater exploitation.
Anticipating violence, the government has suspended internet services in Faridabad district's Ballabgarh, whereas prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC, restricting gathering of more than four persons, have been imposed in Gurugram.
