Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana Launched in Gujarat | 04 Feb 2026

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.