'Reforms must begin at grassroots level'
The Statesman|December 26, 2024
Jitendra Singh emphasised grassroots reforms will have long-lasting & meaningful change
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'Reforms must begin at grassroots level'

Governance reforms must begin at the grassroots to bring about long-lasting and meaningful change, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday, as he launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative.

Launched on the Good Governance Day, celebrated to mark the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the initiative, which is part of the broader 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur' campaign, aims to enhance the capacity and competence of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by equipping elected representatives and officials with the tools and knowledge required for effective governance and participatory planning.

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