Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh to inaugurate National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign (Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas) on 30th September 2024 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
Posted On: 29 SEP 2024 12:46PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Panchayati Raj Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh will inaugurate National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign (Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas) on 30th September 2024 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti Smt. Vini Mahajan, Secretary, Department of Rural Development Shri Shailesh Kumar Singh, Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayat representatives and functionaries from across the country will also be present in the occasion. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organizing a National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign famously known as ‘Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas’ Abhiyan to equip officials, elected representatives, and other stakeholders with the necessary skills and strategies for preparation of high-quality and effective Panchayat Development Plans.
This workshop will bring together representatives from various Union Ministries/ Departments, State Departments, faculty members from training institutes, and elected representatives from different levels of Panchayats to share best practices for adoption across States and Union Territories. The Booklet on People’s Plan Campaign (2024–25) for Preparation of Panchayat Development Plans for Financial Year (2025–26) and Annual Action Plan 2024–25 Report of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) will be released on this occasion. The Hindi version of the website of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj will also be launched.
Background
The People’s Plan Campaign known as “Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas” is a transformative nationwide initiative launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in 2018 for the preparation of participatory Panchayat Development Plans (PDP) for next financial year with voluntary involvement of Elected Representatives, Frontline workers of respective Line Departments, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Community Based Organization (CBOs) and other related Stakeholders. This campaign is a step towards aligning with the core principles of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas, ensuring participation of people in preparation of developmental plan of Panchayats.
The exercise for the preparation of Panchayat Development Plan is undertaken by the Panchayati Raj Institutions every year and the process usually start with the launch of People’s Plan Campaign by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on 2nd of October through mandatory Gram Sabha. It is a campaign where the people’s forum i.e. Gram Sabha discuss felt needs and available resources of their Gram Panchayat followed by preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan for the coming financial year to carry out developmental works.
The Panchayat Planning process usually start with the mandatory Gram Sabha on 2nd October, wherein progress of the plan of current year, availability of resources for coming year, activities/ works to be incorporated in the Plan of coming year are discussed along with other issues. The activities / works to be incorporated in the Plan of coming year are prioritised and placed before Gram Sabha for the approval in subsequent meeting(s). The approved Gram Panchayat Development Plans are uploaded on eGramSwaraj, a unified works flow enabled portal for better transparency, accountability.
During the Campaign, the frontline workers of Line Departments are invited to present the details of their schemes and programmes, resource availability, beneficiaries, etc. in Gram Sabha. Hence, the campaign is also an effective tool for preparation of convergent Plan and to amplify the resource of Panchayats to address basic infrastructure needs and social development goals.
In a significant step towards holistic development, the campaign has been aligned with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By localizing these goals, often referred to as Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs), the campaign ensures that development initiatives in rural areas across the country are in harmony with global objectives. Nine key themes have been identified for accelerated focus, touching upon critical areas such as poverty alleviation, health, education, environmental sustainability, etc.
State Panchayati Raj Departments and State Institutes of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (SIRD&PRs) play an important role in facilitating this process. They conduct extensive workshops and training sessions, equipping local leaders and community members with the knowledge and tools needed to engage effectively in the planning process. Gram Sabha meetings become vibrant forums for discussion and deliberation, where ideas are shared, debated, and refined.
The People’s Plan Campaign is more than just an administrative exercise; it is a movement towards participatory democracy and inclusive development. It empowers citizens to be active architects of their future, promotes efficient use of resources, and fosters a sense of ownership and accountability in the development process. The People’s Plan Campaign exemplifies a collaborative approach to rural development, aligning with the vision of “Viksit Panchayats for a Viksit Bharat”.
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