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Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana Launched in Gujarat
- 04 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana to strengthen rural governance and infrastructure.
Key Points
- Launch venue: Foundation stones laid at Bhadran village, Anand district, Gujarat.
- Coverage: 2,666 villages to receive Gram Panchayat buildings-cum-Talati residences for strengthening local governance.
- Funding: Project sanctioned at ₹663 crore to provide functional panchayat infrastructure at the village level.
- Urban‑Like Facilities: Scheme includes modern amenities such as roads, water, sanitation, solar street lights, e-Gram digital services, and community halls.
- Focus: Initial development targets 114 villages functioning as taluka headquarters without municipal status.
- Aims to reduce rural‑urban divide by bringing essential services closer to rural citizens.
- Future Expansion: Planned to cover other large gram panchayats (population >10,000) across Gujarat.
- Significance: Enhances rural governance capacity, improves service delivery, and creates infrastructure parity with urban areas.
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