Meri Panchayat App
Latest News (July 2025)
- International Recognition: Awarded the WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion Award by the UN-backed World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) for excellence in digital governance.
- Significance: Highlights India’s leadership in leveraging ICT for participatory rural democracy and sustainable development (SDGs).
Key Features & Objectives
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Developed By | Ministry of Panchayati Raj + National Informatics Centre (NIC/MeitY). |
| Purpose | Unified digital platform for transparent, accountable Panchayati Raj. |
| Target Users | Citizens, Panchayat representatives, stakeholders. |
| Core Functionality | Real-time access to GP budgets, projects, elected representatives, social audits, Gram Sabha agendas, and grievance redressal. |
| Tech Innovations | Geo-tagged projects, multi-lingual (12+ languages), weather forecasts at GP level. |
| Participatory Tools | Citizens can propose projects, rate works, track GPDPs. |
WSIS Prize Context
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WSIS Prizes: UN-led global contest for ICT-driven development projects (aligned with SDGs).
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Why Meri Panchayat Won:
- Scalability: Used by 250k+ Gram Panchayats.
- Innovation: Integrates fragmented data (e.g., audits + budgets + projects).
- Impact: Enhances rural service delivery (e.g., MGNREGA, PMAY-G tracking).
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Govt. Schemes Linked:
- e-GramSwaraj → Fund tracking.
- AuditOnline → Social audits.
- National Panchayat Portal → Central database.