A Model Panchayat Citizens Charter was recently released .
Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Prepared by: Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in collaboration with National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)
About the Model Panchayat Citizens Charter
It is a framework for delivery of the services across the 29 sectors, aligning actions with localised Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
What is its aim?
To Provide Services to the People in a Time Bound Manner
Redressing Their Grievances
Improving Their Lives.
The Panchayats will utilise this framework to draw up a Citizens Charter and adopt it through a resolution of the Gram Sabha by 15th August, 2021.
Panchayats are responsible for delivery of basic services as enshrined under article 243G of the Constitution of India, specifically in the areas of Health & Sanitation, Education, Nutrition, Drinking Water.
Important value additions
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)
It is an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
It is a premier national centre of excellence in rural development and Panchayati Raj.
It builds capacities of rural development functionaries, elected representatives of PRIs, bankers, NGOs and other stakeholders.
It is recognized internationally as one of the UN-ESCAP Centres of Excellence.
The Institute is located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
It also has North-Eastern Regional Centre (NERC) at Guwahati, Assam to meet the NE-regional needs.
