Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana
Cabinet · Governance · Posted 28 OCT 2026 3:48PM
What happened
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 7,395.55 crore for implementation from 2026-27 to 2030-31 to strengthen rural local governance.
Why it matters for UPSC
This decision is significant for UPSC as it relates to grassroots democracy, decentralization, and rural local governance under Indian polity and governance.
Key objectives
- Approve the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a total outlay of Rs. 7,395.55 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
- Support the preparation of 2.55 lakh annual holistic Gram Panchayat Development Plans on the eGramSwaraj Portal.
- Strengthen governance capabilities of about 32 lakh elected representatives, Panchayat functionaries, and stakeholders annually through capacity building.