To empower panchayats, gram yojana gets nod

NEW DELHI: Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi on Wednesday approved Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), which will annually strengthen the governance capabilities of around 32 lakh elected representatives, along with panchayat functionaries and other stakeholders, through capacity building and digital handholding, to enable holistic planning, resource management and progress towards locally relevant Sustainable Development Goals.Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the centrally sponsored scheme has been approved for implementation from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 7,395.55 crore, comprising a central share of Rs 4,869.48 crore and a state share of Rs 2,526.07 crore.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.