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Gram panchayats boost own earnings, fund schools, flood control and digital access

Indian villages are achieving financial independence. Gram panchayats are boosting tax collections and using their own funds for schools, flood control, and digital literacy. The 16th Finance Commission encourages this self-reliance with conditional grants. Several villages are now leading the way in local governance and development.

23 Apr 2026 11:52 pm