Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme and SAMARTH Portal
Governance · Tuesday, 28 July 2026
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme to boost Own Source Revenue of PRIs. The SAMARTH Panchayat Portal digitizes rural revenue management nationwide.
Quick highlights
- Anchored under RGSA.
- Targets 350 projects in 4 years.
- Minimum OSR criteria: ₹50 lakh (GP), ₹1 crore (BP).
- SAMARTH portal digitizes tax lifecycle.
Context
Union Minister launched programme to enhance Panchayat fiscal autonomy.
Key Facts
Provides technical assistance and blended finance. SAMARTH handles registration, notices, payments. 51 lakh taxpayers onboarded; ₹95 crore demand generated.
Significance
Strengthens grassroots governance, transparency, and rural fiscal capacity.
Challenges / Way Forward
Requires capacity building and digital literacy for effective OSR expansion.
Exam Angle
GS II: Panchayati Raj, fiscal decentralization.
Remember this
- Ministry: Panchayati Raj.
- Under RGSA.
- 350 projects target.
- SAMARTH active in multiple states.