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.
- Years of work
- 6+
- Years of work
- States
- 7
- States
- Gram Panchayats
- 2,427
- Gram Panchayats
Our programme partners
7
States
राज्य
2,427
Gram Panchayats
ग्राम पंचायतें
321
Model Panchayats
आदर्श पंचायतें
2,142
Panchayat Representatives
पंचायत प्रतिनिधि
“गाँव केवल भौगोलिक सीमा नहीं, सामूहिक चेतना का केंद्र है।”
Dr. C. P. Thakur, Patron
ग्रामीण परिवर्तन
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.
Visionदृष्टि
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.
Missionमिशन
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.
Objectiveउद्देश्य
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.
हमारा कार्य
Four ways we help Panchayats deliver
Governance
Drive change at the grassroots by building the state’s capacity to achieve sustainable outcomes at scale.
Learn moreSocial Sector Consulting
Monitor and evaluate development initiatives, with clear focus and feedback for future programme design.
Learn moreCapacity Building
Equip elected representatives and functionaries to deliver through participatory local planning.
Learn moreChallenge Mapping
Understand rural problems in depth and take a value-creation approach to livelihood interventions.
Learn more
सतत विकास के 9 विषय
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.
Theme 1Poverty Free and Enhanced Livelihoods Panchayat
Theme 2Healthy Panchayat
Theme 3Child Friendly Panchayat
Theme 4Water Sufficient Panchayat
Theme 5Clean and Green Panchayat
Theme 6Self-Sufficient Infrastructure in Panchayat
Theme 7Socially Secured Panchayat
Theme 8Panchayat with Good Governance
Theme 9Women Friendly Panchayat
पंचायत के साथ हमारी यात्रा
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
Join
जुड़ें
The Mukhiya or Sarpanch becomes a member and picks an LSDG theme to focus on.
- 2
Baseline survey
सर्वेक्षण
We study the ground reality of the village to see where it stands today.
- 3
Plan and train
योजना और प्रशिक्षण
Representatives and staff are trained to build and run a plan for their theme.
- 4
Learn from peers
अनुभव यात्रा
Exposure visits to Panchayats that have already made the theme work.
- 5
Get recognised
सम्मान
Panchayats are ranked on all 9 themes, and leaders are honoured at state conclaves.
ग्राम संसद बिहार चैप्टर-V · मुखिया संवाद
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
“भारत की आत्मा उसके गाँवों में बसती है।”
“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
आगे की राह
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.
- Years 1–3
Foundation and Awareness
नींव और जागरूकता
- 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
- Year 4
Acceleration
गति
- 50,000 jobsThrough collaborations with the private sector
- Market linkagesTo promote local commerce
- Magazine and digital toolsTo spread awareness
- Year 5 onwards
Expansion
विस्तार
- Own Source RevenueRevenue generation for Panchayats
- Sustainable DevelopmentOf villages
- CSR CollaborationWith CSR and other stakeholders for focused development
हर पंचायत की अपनी वेबसाइट
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
ग्राम पंचायत रामपुर
rampur.gramsansad.com
Sarpanch’s message
Tap water for every home…
842
Families
36
Births
12
Wards
Works: before & after
CC road, Ward 4 · ₹4.8 lakh · Done
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2 October
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राज्य चैप्टर
Growing across India
Each state chapter brings Panchayat leaders, officials and partners together for conclaves, training and awards.
नेताओं की राय
What national leaders say
झलकियाँ
Moments from our conclaves
सशक्त और पारदर्शी पंचायत के लिए
Join hands with strong and transparent Panchayats
Mukhiyas, Sarpanches, social workers, youth leaders and development practitioners: become a member and help your village grow.