Giriraj Singh Launches ‘Smart Gram Panchayat’ Pilot Project in Bihar
GG News Bureau
Begusarai, 13th Feb. In a move towards digital empowerment, Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh is set to inaugurate the pilot project titled ‘Smart Gram Panchayat: Revolution towards Digitization of Gram Panchayat’ on February 13, 2024.
The initiative aims to extend PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) Service to Gram Panchayats, signifying a paradigm shift in rural connectivity and heralding a digital revolution in Bihar. Begusarai District is poised to lead this transformation, becoming the first district in Bihar where all Gram Panchayats will be equipped with Wi-Fi services under the PM–WANI Scheme.
Funded under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) implemented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, the pilot project targets to extend PM-WANI service to 455 Gram Panchayats across 37 Blocks in the Districts of Begusarai and Rohtas for the Financial Year 2023–24. The initiative underscores the commitment to leverage digital technologies to enhance access to online services in crucial sectors such as health, education, and skilling, thereby elevating the quality of life in rural areas.
The integration of technology and telecommunications into the daily operations of Gram Panchayats promises transformative outcomes in education, healthcare, skill development, and livelihood sectors, benefiting students, farmers, artisans, and Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) among others.
The event will witness the participation of officials from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Department of Telecommunications, State Department of Panchayati Raj, District Administration, District Panchayat, and representatives of Gram Panchayats covered under the Project, emphasizing the collaborative effort towards digital transformation and people-centric local self-governance interventions.
The ‘Smart Gram Panchayat’ project heralds a new era of connectivity, bridging the rural-urban divide, fostering accountability, and efficiency in local self-governance. With access to uninterrupted and reliable Wi-Fi internet services, Gram Panchayats can facilitate various developmental initiatives and empower their communities, contributing meaningfully to the vision of Viksit Bharat.
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