Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that local self-governance is the soul of India’s administrative system. Governance in India has traditionally grown upward—from villages to the nation. Hence, the village has been regarded as the first unit of self-rule and self-reliance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while presenting the vision of AatmaNirbhar Bharat and good governance, clearly stated that India’s true strength lies in the collective power of its villages, Panchayats, and people.
Dr. Yadav said the workshop on AatmaNirbhar Panchayat – Prosperous Madhya Pradesh is a decisive step toward Gram Swaraj, local self-reliance, and Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He expressed pride that Panchayat representatives themselves are leading this mission to develop Panchayats into administratively efficient, financially capable, and community-driven self-reliant institutions.
The Chief Minister announced that although the Vice-Chairpersons of District and Janpad Panchayats currently chair Education Committees, their inspection suggestions were not fully documented earlier. Now, all their inspection notes and recommendations will be officially recorded and implemented.
He shared that Sarpanchs have been empowered to spend up to ₹25 lakh on Panchayat activities—calling it only the beginning, with further steps planned.
Dr. Yadav was addressing the inaugural session of the State-Level Workshop on making Panchayats self-reliant and prosperous.
CM inaugurates State Workshop and Watershed Festival
Dr. Yadav inaugurated the workshop at Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
He also launched the Watershed Festival under PMKSY Watershed Development 2.0.
He honoured officials, employees, partner organizations and knowledge partners who performed exceptionally in the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign.
Minister Prahlad Patel presented a memento to the Chief Minister.
The three-day workshop is being organized by the Panchayat & Rural Development Department and will continue till 26 November.
Panchayats should prepare Master Plans for better living and investment
The Chief Minister congratulated the winners of the Jal Ganga Conservation Campaign and said:
Panchayats have been given authority to manage drinking water systems.
They should prepare master plans for better infrastructure, investment, and habitation.
The initiative will start from Vidisha district.
Farmers taking 3 HP to 5 HP solar pumps under the Solar Pump Scheme will get 90% subsidy.
The State is continuously working to make farmers self-reliant in electricity.
Panchayats have also been encouraged to participate in the Bagiya Maa ke Naam initiative.
Dr. Yadav extended best wishes to all district Panchayat representatives present.
District, Janpad and Gram Panchayats being strengthened under PM Modi’s leadership
Dr. Yadav said that the historic Kushabhau Thakre auditorium earlier hosted Assembly sessions, and expressed hope that Panchayat representatives will one day reach the new Assembly as well.
He emphasized that under PM Modi’s vision, District, Janpad, and Gram Panchayats are being strengthened.
The government stands firmly with Panchayats to ensure holistic development.
