Current Affairs Exam

Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan – CSS

The reorganized Rashtriya https://exam.pscnotes.com/gram-swaraj-abhiyan”>Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme will be implemented in all states/UT in 2018-19.

It was introduced in 2018. It is a Centrally-funded programme. The primary goal is to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

The RGSA assists over 2.55 lakh Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in developing Governance capabilities through inclusive local governance with a focus on maximising available Resources.

Priority will be given to national issues that have the greatest impact on excluded groups, such as POVERTY, primary Health care, Nutrition, immunisation, and so on.

This scheme extends to all UTs and states in the country, and will also include rural Local Government agencies in non-part IX areas where Panchayats do not exist

There is no provision in the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan scheme for the formation of new Panchayats. Panchayats are formed or reorganised by the respective states/union territories based on their needs.

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