Samarth Panchayat Portal Latest News
The central government is set to expand the rollout of its Samarth Panchayat portal to states including Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
About Samarth Panchayat Portal
- It is a unified digital platform designed to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions with efficient governance tools.
- Aim: It aims to digitally empower the panchayats to efficiently collect and monitor revenue under their own source revenue (OSR )Framework.
- It enables seamless access to services, enhances transparency, and simplifies administrative processes for both citizens and officials.
- It shall facilitate in strengthening of the financial capabilities and local governance of panchayats, ensuring improved quality of life for residents at the grassroots level.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Own Source Revenue (OSR) of Panchayats
- It is the income generated by Gram Panchayats from local sources such as taxes, service charges, rents, leases, and fees.
- Significance: A strong OSR provides financial independence, enabling Panchayats to build better infrastructure, improve water and sanitation, create greener public spaces, and deliver efficient services.
Source: LM
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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