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ग्राम संसदGram SansadAn initiative by Random Variable Foundation
हिंदी

Village Parliament Council

सशक्त पंचायतसमर्थ पंचायतबेहतर पंचायत

Strong villages build a strong India

Gram Sansad is a platform where Gram Panchayats, government and partners co-create evidence-based roadmaps for the 9 Localised SDG themes, and recognise the villages that lead the way.

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Years of work
6+
Years of work
States
7
States
Gram Panchayats
2,427
Gram Panchayats
Villagers, mostly women, gathered for a Gram Sabha under a tree
Lamp lighting at the Gram Sansad Jharkhand conclave
A rural family standing in a wheat field

Our programme partners

  • Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India
  • Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India
  • Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Bihar
  • Rural Development Department, Government of Jharkhand
  • Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
  • Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Uttarakhand
  • Dept. of Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka
  • G20 Bharat 2023
  • Indian Oil
  • Bharat Petroleum

7

States

2,427

Gram Panchayats

321

Model Panchayats

2,142

Panchayat Representatives

Rural families and Panchayat members across India
Welcome to Gram Sansad

A community-driven model for village empowerment

Gram Sansad combines local knowledge with expert insight. We bring Panchayats, government departments, industry and citizens together to identify problems, set evidence-based roadmaps, and grow the rural economy.

Vision

Create durable relationships between stakeholders for rural synergy and upliftment. Develop region-specific business roadmaps and policy guidelines for improving rural synergy, drawing on the knowledge and experience of other successful implementations.

Mission

Be the knowledge-sharing and engagement facilitator that transforms rural communities. Provide intellectual influence, collaborative strategic insight and innovative thinking to address the policy challenges facing government and rural industries.

Objective

Contribute to regional economic development and employment through better exchange of knowledge that is fragmented today, promotion of social innovation, stronger economic collaboration and integrated governance.

More about Gram Sansad
What we do

Four ways we help Panchayats deliver

Localised SDGs

The 9 themes every Panchayat works towards

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj groups the Sustainable Development Goals into 9 themes that a village can act on. We help Panchayats pick a theme, plan for it, and track progress.

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How it works

From first meeting to recognition

Every Panchayat that works with Gram Sansad follows the same path: understand the village, plan around one theme, learn from peers, and get recognised for results.

  1. 1

    Join

    The Mukhiya or Sarpanch becomes a member and picks an LSDG theme to focus on.

  2. 2

    Baseline survey

    We study the ground reality of the village to see where it stands today.

  3. 3

    Plan and train

    Representatives and staff are trained to build and run a plan for their theme.

  4. 4

    Learn from peers

    Exposure visits to Panchayats that have already made the theme work.

  5. 5

    Get recognised

    Panchayats are ranked on all 9 themes, and leaders are honoured at state conclaves.

Poster for Gram Sansad Bihar Chapter-V Mukhiya Samvad, 21 September 2026, Taj City Centre, Patna
Latest event

Bihar Chapter-V: Mukhiya Samvad

A dialogue with Mukhiyas on rural development and transformation, organised by the Random Variable Foundation in Patna.

Date
21 September 2026, from 9:00 AM
Venue
Taj City Centre, Patna, Bihar
View Bihar Chapter See photos

“The heart of India resides in its villages.”

“If India is to be strengthened, its villages must first become self-reliant and empowered.”

Mahatma Gandhi · the ideal of Gram Swaraj

2028 Roadmap

From awareness to self-reliant Panchayats

A five-year plan: build the network first, then create jobs and markets, then help Panchayats earn their own revenue.

  1. Years 1–3

    Foundation and Awareness

    • Knowledge ConclavesAnnual knowledge-exchange conclaves
    • District and State ChaptersTo build connections and spread awareness
    • Capacity Building WorkshopsTo train village representatives
    • RecognitionAppreciation for committed village representatives
  2. Year 4

    Acceleration

    • 50,000 jobsThrough collaborations with the private sector
    • Market linkagesTo promote local commerce
    • Magazine and digital toolsTo spread awareness
  3. Year 5 onwards

    Expansion

    • Own Source RevenueRevenue generation for Panchayats
    • Sustainable DevelopmentOf villages
    • CSR CollaborationWith CSR and other stakeholders for focused development
Panchayat websites

A website for your Panchayat

Every member Panchayat can get its own mobile-friendly website at yourvillage.gramsansad.com, in Hindi and English, updated by the Sarpanch from a phone.

  • Sarpanch message and Panchayat team
  • Before and after photos of works
  • Budget, schemes and Gram Sabha dates
  • Complaints, notices and emergency numbers
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State chapters

Growing across India

Each state chapter brings Panchayat leaders, officials and partners together for conclaves, training and awards.

Gram Sansad Bihar Chapter event
Active

Bihar Chapter

Our longest-running chapter. Gram Sansad Bihar has brought Mukhiyas, Panchayat representatives and national leaders together across five editions, recognising the Panchayats that lead on the LSDG themes.

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Gram Sansad Jharkhand Chapter event
Active

Jharkhand Chapter

The Jharkhand chapter honoured outstanding Panchayats and their elected representatives at the Gram Sansad Puraskar Jharkhand 2025, supported by the state’s Rural Development Department.

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Testimonials

What national leaders say

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  • Development is meaningful only when it reflects local needs and aspirations. Gram Sansads ensure that plans blend community wisdom with modern systems.
    Shri Samrat ChoudharyChief Minister, Bihar
  • Villages grow stronger when people participate in shaping their own future. Gram Sansads ensure that every voice, whether young, old, or marginalised, guides local decision-making.
    Shri Rajendra ArlekarHon’ble Governor of Kerala
  • A village’s identity is preserved when development respects culture and tradition. Gram Sansads balance modern progress with age-old wisdom.
    Shri Nityanand RaiMinister of State for Home Affairs, GoI
  • Strong villages are built on the confidence of their youth. When young minds find opportunities within their own community, migration reduces and prosperity grows.
    Shri Giriraj SinghMinister of Textiles, GoI
  • Inclusive governance turns rural aspirations into powerful results.
    Shri Jagat Prakash NaddaMinister of Health and Family Welfare, GoI
  • Sustainable development is achieved when small steps create long-lasting change. Local leadership, community ownership, and active Gram Sansads become the three pillars of this transformation.
    Shri Gajendra Singh ShekhawatMinister of Culture and Tourism, GoI
  • Real progress begins when villagers stop being beneficiaries and become decision-makers. The Gram Sansad gives every citizen the right to shape their own future.
    Shri Nitin NabinPresident, BJP
Gallery

Moments from our conclaves

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Lamp lighting ceremony on stage at the Gram Sansad Jharkhand conclave
Chief guest addressing Panchayat representatives at the Bihar Chapter
Award presented to a Panchayat representative at the Jharkhand conclave
Certificate presented to a Mukhiya at the Bihar Chapter
Group photo of awardees at the Gram Sansad Jharkhand conclave

Join hands with strong and transparent Panchayats

Mukhiyas, Sarpanches, social workers, youth leaders and development practitioners: become a member and help your village grow.

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