Source: PIB
Context:
The People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) is an annual initiative launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to strengthen participatory, transparent, and accountable local governance. It seeks to ensure comprehensive planning and effective delivery of development schemes at the Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat, and District Panchayat levels. The 2025–26 edition was formally launched on 2nd October 2025 across all States and Union Territories under the theme: “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas”.
Key Features
Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP)
- Gram Panchayats prepare GPDPs for economic development and social justice, reflecting community needs and priorities.
- The planning process is participatory, transparent, and inclusive, involving Gram Sabhas, frontline workers, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and community organizations.
- Plans align with the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution and are linked to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Multi-Level Planning
- Block Panchayat Development Plans (BPDPs) and District Panchayat Development Plans (DPDPs) are prepared at intermediate and district levels.
- Integrates Village Prosperity and Resilience Plans (VPRPs) prepared by SHG federations for holistic development.
Objectives of PPC
- Strengthen people’s participation in local development.
- Ensure convergence of Central, State, and local schemes.
- Promote gender-responsive governance through active involvement of Women Elected Representatives (WERs) and women community members.
- Improve transparency and accountability through public information campaigns and disclosure of finances and schemes on Gram Panchayat offices and public boards.
Digital & Monitoring Tools
- Use of digital platforms such as eGramSwaraj, Meri Panchayat App, Panchayat NIRNAY to track progress.
- Planning guided by Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI); deliberations improved using SabhaSaar tool.
Special Focus Areas
- Tribal empowerment under Adi Karmayogi Abhiyaan.
- Efficient utilization of unspent Central Finance Commission grants.
- Strengthening Panchayats’ Own Source Revenue (OSR).
