The second tranche of funds amounting to ₹1 crore has been sanctioned to 18 panchayats in Chittoor that unanimously elected their Sarpanches, said District Panchayat Officer Lakshmi. Speaking to the media here, the official said previously the Andhra Pradesh government had given ₹135 crore to the Sarpanches who were unanimously selected in the 2021 elections. … Read more
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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
NEW DELHI: The Centre has directed district commissioners in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure security of political workers and sarpanches (village headmen) by deploying additional forces from central armed police forces. Jammu and Kashmir police, along with the Central Reserve Police Force, will beef up security at accommodations of panches (panchayat members), political workers and … Read more