MoPR Launches Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, SAMARTH Portal, Model OSR Rules
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, SAMARTH Panchayat Portal, and Model Own Source of Revenue (OSR) Rules in New Delhi in July 2026. These initiatives by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj aim to boost financial autonomy, digital governance, and revenue generation for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), aligning with Viksit Bharat @2047.
🔑 Key Points
- •Launched by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
- •Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme promotes self-reliance.
- •SAMARTH Panchayat Portal is India's first digital OSR management platform.
- •Model OSR Rules advise states on revenue collection.
- •Aims to strengthen PRIs for Viksit Bharat @2047.
🎯 Why It Matters for Your Exam
This is highly relevant for governance, schemes, and digital initiatives sections in government exams, especially for UPSC and State PSC. Questions could focus on the objectives of each initiative or the ministry involved.
🧠 Practice Question
Which of the following is India’s first unified digital platform for end-to-end management of Panchayat Own Source of Revenue (OSR)?
- A.Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme
- B.SAMARTH Panchayat Portal
- C.Model OSR Rules
- D.Viksit Bharat Portal
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✅ Answer: B. SAMARTH Panchayat Portal
The SAMARTH Panchayat Portal is India's first unified digital platform developed by MoPR for end-to-end management of Panchayat OSR.
Source: CIVILGYAN Current Affairs Desk
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