As ‘Panchayats’ is a State subject, the Panchayati
Raj system is primarily the responsibility of the States. The Ministry
of Panchayat Raj supports strengthening of Panchayats through its
various schemes. It operates the Backward Regions Grants Fund (BRGF) in
some identified backward districts of the country. Under the Scheme,
untied funds are given for meeting critical gaps in local infrastructure
and other development requirements. BRGF also aims to strengthen
Panchayats through its capacity building component. Under the Scheme of
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana (RGSY) financial assistance is provided to
the non BRGF districts for capacity building and construction of
Panchayat Ghars. The e-Panchayat scheme strengthens Panchayats by
e-enabling. Panchayat Mahila Evam Yuva Shakti Abhiyan (PMEYSA) focuses
especially on Elected Women Representatives. The Ministry also rewards
States which devolve powers to the Panchayats to encourage State
Governments to strengthen Panchayats.
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