Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan (RGPSA)
Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Centrally sponsored scheme to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions by building capacities of elected representatives and functionaries. Aimed to improve local governance, accountability, and devolution of powers to gram panchayats.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source Historical Record
Published Monday, 1 April 2013
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA II Congress-led UPA
Left Centre Right