The Prime Minister launched a scheme that seeks to strengthen the country's Panchayati Raj system and address critical gaps that hinder its success.
It was launched at Ramnagar Hills in the tribal dominated Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh.
The Central government scheme aims at making rural local bodies self-sustainable, financially stable and more efficient.
The programme seeks to address critical gaps that hinder the success of Panchayats by enhancing their capacities and effectiveness and promote devolution of powers and responsibilities.