Panchayati Raj

Rajasthan’s brief experiment with education criteria at panchayats shows a shake-up in political order is often just what’s needed

The pre-requisite of the educational qualification in Rajasthan brought forth some talented first-timers who were able to trump the old heavyweights,

From emancipation to entrepreneurship, women in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district turn into beacon of light in patriarchal society

Young women have been finding their voices thanks to women having held and holding key leadership positions in the Panchayat

Jammu and Kashmir local body polls, Part IV: Miscreants set panchayat offices on fire to 'warn' contestants, voters

Nearly a dozen panchayat buildings have been set on fire by arsonists after the announcement of Urban Local Body and Panchayat Polls in Jammu and Kashmir. The message is clear: no matter what, no one should take part in the upcoming polls

UP sees sharp fall in encephalitis cases this year; health minister credits 'concerted efforts of six departments'

A total of 1,427 Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) were reported till 9 August, 2018 in the state which led to 111 deaths. There over 5,400 cases in 2017, leading to 748 deaths, and 4,353 cases and 715 deaths in 2016.

Democracy in India Part 13: Girls' empowerment begins right inside homes in Pune district's Shirur taluka

The international women's day which began from America in 1909 reached this year directly into the homes of 14 villages in Shirur in a substantive and politically meaningful way.

Arunachal Pradesh to be without Panchayati Raj from next month as govt delays polls; Congress threatens to move court

Arunachal Pradesh will have no Panchayati Raj institutions from next month following the government's inability to hold elections ahead of the expiry of the elected bodies' current term.

J&K Panchayat Elections: Govt should postpone local polls; providing security for all contestants is impossible

While the govt would not want to give in to threats from militants, it would be possible to explain a postponement of Jammu and Kashmir Gram Panchayat polls without referring to the threats

Telangana to make changes to land record administration, introduce system similar to core banking network

The Telangana government would soon introduce a system similar to the 'core banking network', used in banks, in the administration of land records.

Punjab passes bill to reserve 50 percent seats for women in panchayati raj institutions

The Punjab Assembly passed bills amending provisions to clear way for 50 percent reservation for women in panchayati raj institutions and municipal bodies.

West Bengal Gram Panchayats Complete eGovernance Project

The deployment covers all 210 Gram Panchayats across 19 districts of the state to primarily bridge the digital divide and further socio-economic opportunities for its citizens.