gram panchayats

Andhra Pradesh: Sarpanches stage protest seeking release of 15th Finance Commission funds

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Andhra Pradesh: Sarpanches stage protest seeking release of 15th Finance Commission funds

The State government owes ₹950 crore to the gram panchayats, and paucity of funds is hampering drinking water supply and sanitation, they say The State government owes ₹950 crore to the gram panchayats, and paucity of funds is hampering drinking water supply and sanitation, they say Tension prevailed at the office of the Commissioner of … Read more

Next on Central Govt agenda: Facelift of panchayats, village master plan, economic centres

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Next on Central Govt agenda: Facelift of panchayats, village master plan, economic centres

NEW DELHI: The government has set up an expert panel to help draw up a master plan for every village, complete with a growth centre for its flagship produce, a digital training centre, and a township with accommodation facilities for teachers and health professionals. The government has roped in experts from IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, … Read more