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Express Interview: 'Never saw such a situation in my bureaucratic career, need state govt's unconditional support'
November 22, 2025 7:26 am
SEC cannot conduct panchayat elections single-handedly, it needs the state government's support, says State Election Commissioner Anil Kumar Khachi
Role of Panchayati Raj in strengthening local governance
April 24, 2025 12:26 pm
National Panchayati Raj Day, celebrated on April 24 every year, reminds us that the establishment of the Panchayati Raj System was a landmark development towards deepening local governance. But how has this institution evolved over time, and what are the challenges that hinder its effective functioning?
Knowledge Nugget: What makes the Panchayat Devolution Index important for UPSC Exam?
March 02, 2025 11:31 am
Recently published government report reveals the challenges confronting panchayats in India and analyses how each state has performed when it comes to the devolution of powers to these bodies. Here's all you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the history of Panchayati Raj institutions in India.
J-K's Ramban faces shortage of teachers in government schools
May 23, 2022 4:09 pm
As per official figures, 168 posts (15 under orders of transfer) of lecturers, out of 269 are presently lying vacant with a large number of higher secondary schools left without even a single lecturer.
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan: Cabinet approves Rs 5,911 crore for scheme to boost rural local bodies
April 14, 2022 2:42 am
Of the total outlay of Rs 5,911 crore, the Centre's share is Rs 3,700 crore and that of states is Rs 2,211 crore.
Women's quota: HC notice to Haryana on plea challenging state’s Panchayati Raj amendment
January 20, 2021 1:07 am
It has been argued that the Act was patently illegal, discriminatory and unconstitutional, being violative of Articles 14, 15 and 243-D of the Constitution.
The only way up
December 10, 2014 8:17 am
We need to remove obstacles in investment process, ease financing
Not going to dilute J&K's status by adopting all central laws: Omar Abdullah
February 01, 2014 10:00 pm
Cong Leadership, including party vice president Rahul Gandhi has been strongly batting for implementation of the 73rd amendment in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rahul tells Omar to do more for empowerment of panchayats in Jammu
November 07, 2013 9:05 pm
Maximum powers in Jammu have been devolved while Rahul Gandhi urged me to do more,said Omar.
State finance panel for more grants to Haryana local bodies
April 16, 2014 10:57 am
The fourth State Finance Commission Friday recommended further grants for Haryana urban and rural local bodies through global sharing of state tax revenues.
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