Rural India gets a digital upgrade as the Ministry of Panchayati Raj teams up with UNICEF for ‘Pancham’, the ultimate Panchayat Assistance and Messaging Chatbot. Set for imminent rollout, it promises seamless information flow to strengthen local self-governance.
A high-profile Sunday ceremony salutes standout panchayat representatives, special invitees to next year’s Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. Union MoS Professor SP Singh Baghel bestows honors, alongside releases of key materials like Gramodya Sankalp’s 17th volume, 2025 PRI data digest, expert service reports, and PESA performance indices.
The roster features 240 leaders—sarpanchs, block chiefs, and more—from panchayats excelling in central scheme execution, nominated by states/UTs for their Viksit Bharat contributions.
Around 450 guests, partners in tow, partake in celebrations: a museum delve into India’s leadership saga on January 25, and parade viewing of the ‘SwaMithva Yojana’ theme showcasing self-reliant panchayats en route to national prosperity.
Pancham’s debut heralds empowered local bodies, fusing AI with community service. In the shadow of Republic Day, it reaffirms commitment to inclusive development.