The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is poised to transform rural administration through ‘Pancham’, a sophisticated chatbot developed with UNICEF’s support. Announced Saturday from the capital, this Panchayat Assistance platform promises to deliver tailored guidance, fostering efficiency and accountability at the village level.
By harnessing AI for instant support on everything from scheme implementation to data access, ‘Pancham’ aligns with India’s digital India vision, particularly for its vast panchayat network driving local development.
A ceremonial highlight unfolds Sunday: honoring 240 exemplary leaders from scheme-saturated panchayats. Sarpanchs, mukhiyas, gram pradhans, and panchayat presidents, selected across states and UTs, receive accolades from MoS Professor SP Singh Baghel, plus VIP passes to the 2026 R-Day Parade.
The program launches critical documents – 17th Gramodya Sankalp edition, 2025 PRI data compendium, panchayat services report, and PESA ranks – equipping stakeholders with insights for sustained growth.
Extending invitations to spouses swells the guest list to 450. Their Republic Day agenda: PM Museum exploration on the 25th, immersing in post-1947 governance history, and admiring the ministry’s ‘SwaMithva Yojana’ tableau envisioning self-reliant panchayats fueling national prosperity.
President Droupadi Murmu caps the eve with a 7 PM national address, broadcast live on AIR nationwide and DD in bilingual format, uniting the populace in reflection and resolve.