Cabinet approves PM Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana for 2026-31
In short
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana for 2026-27 to 2030-31. The plan has an outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore and covers more than 2.55 lakh Panchayats and traditional local bodies.
It is meant to help around 32 lakh elected representatives and functionaries. The reporting does not say exactly how the scheme will change local governance.
What the reporting says
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore. The scheme will cover more than 2.55 lakh Panchayats and traditional local bodies and is set to benefit around 32 lakh elected representatives and functionaries. The reporting does not say when implementation begins beyond the stated period or what specific governance changes will follow.
Why it matters
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore. The scheme is meant to cover over 2.55 lakh Panchayats and traditional local bodies and benefit about 32 lakh elected representatives and functionaries. The available reporting does not specify the detailed spending breakdown or implementation mechanics, but it points to a large central government push in rural governance.