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National Panchayati Raj Day
Every year, the National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24. The first National Panchayati Raj day was declared by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on April 24, 2010. It is celebrated on April 24 as the Panchayati Raj System ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is SVAMITVA Scheme?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the SVAMITVA Scheme- “Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas” on April 24, 2020. The scheme was launched on National Panchayat Day. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is the nodal ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Right to Recall Panchayat Member Bill of Haryana: Key Facts
The Haryana Government passed a bill on November 6 which provides a right to recall an elected member of Panchayati Raj Institutions if they fail to perform their duties well. The state government also provided 50% reservation to women in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Union Cabinet approves adoption of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act
On October 21, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the adoption of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj act. Key highlights The adoption of Panchayati Raj act will now establish the three tier of Grass ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
SVAMITVA Scheme: Property cards for rural landowners
On October 11, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute property cards to rural land owners under svamitva scheme. Highlights The property cards are to be distributed to villages in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Maharashtra government to exempt all serving and retired soldiers of Maharashtra from Gram Panchayat property tax
Rural development ministry of Maharashtra government announced exemption of Gram Panchayat property tax for all serving and retired soldiers in Maharashtra. The resolution has been issued on that matter. The moves have been taken to honor the soldiers who risk ..