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28/07/22 14:09 PM IST

e-GramSwaraj Portal

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  • The Ministry launched eGramSwaraj, a work-based comprehensive application for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) under the e-Panchayat MMP on 24th April 2020. 
About Portal
  • This application encompasses all aspects of Panchayat functioning viz. planning, budgeting, accounting, monitoring, asset management etc. on a single digital platform including online payments.
  • So far, 2.48 lakh GPs have prepared and uploaded their Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) for 2022-23.
  • In the State of Meghalaya, the Traditional Local Bodies have not uploaded their Gram Panchayat Development Plans on the eGramSwaraj portal.
  • The Ministry constantly engages with the States through virtual and physical training and enablement for States to adopt the eGramSwaraj application.
  • Review meetings, workshops, hand-holding sessions, video conferences and visits by senior officials to States is undertaken regularly to review progress.
e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP)
  • Aim- To transform the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by making them more transparent, accountable, and effective.
  • Building on the achievements in the past, Ministry has also integrated e-Gram SWARAJ with Public Financial Management System for Gram Panchayats to make real time payments to vendors/service providers.
  • Further, Panchayats have adopted the mechanism to make payments to vendors through Public Financial Management System. 
  • For ensuring timely audit of Panchayat accounts, MoPR has devised an online application– Audit Online (https://auditonline.gov.in).
  • This application not only facilitates auditing of Panchayat accounts but also provides for maintaining audit records. 
Source- PIB 

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