Samarth Panchayat Portal:
The central government is set to expand the rollout of its Samarth Panchayat portal to states including Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
- It is a unified digital platform designed to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions with efficient governance tools.
- It aims to digitally empower the panchayats to efficiently collect and monitor revenue under the own source revenue (OSR) Framework.
- It enables seamless access to services, enhances transparency, and simplifies administrative processes for both citizens and officials.
- It shall facilitate in strengthening of the financial capabilities and local governance of panchayats, ensuring improved quality of life for residents at the grassroots level.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
- Own Source Revenue (OSR) of Panchayats:
- It is the income generated by Gram Panchayats from local sources such as taxes, service charges, rents, leases, and fees.
- A strong OSR provides financial independence, enabling Panchayats to build better infrastructure, improve water and sanitation, create greener public spaces, and deliver efficient services.
