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.

Become a Member Explore the 9 themes

Years of work: 6+; Years of work
States: 7; States
Gram Panchayats: 2,972; Gram Panchayats

Panchayat members and villagers meet outside the Gram Panchayat office

Lamp lighting at the Gram Sansad Rajasthan Sarpanch Samvad, Jaipur

Our programme partners

States

2,972

Gram Panchayats

427

Model Panchayats

2,453

Mukhiyas & Sarpanches

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
Join
The Mukhiya or Sarpanch becomes a member and picks an LSDG theme to focus on.
2
Baseline survey
We study the ground reality of the village to see where it stands today.
3
Plan and train
Representatives and staff are trained to build and run a plan for their theme.
4
Learn from peers
Exposure visits to Panchayats that have already made the theme work.
5
Get recognised
Panchayats are ranked on all 9 themes, and leaders are honoured at state conclaves.

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.

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
Year 4
Acceleration
- 50,000 jobsThrough collaborations with the private sector
- Market linkagesTo promote local commerce
- Magazine and digital toolsTo spread awareness
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

See what’s included

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Sarpanch’s message

Tap water for every home…

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Families

Births

Wards

Works: before & after

Before

After

CC road, Ward 4 · ₹4.8 lakh · Done

Next Gram Sabha

2 October

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State chapters

Growing across India

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

Active

Bihar Chapter

Our longest-running chapter. Since 2021, Gram Sansad Bihar has brought Mukhiyas, Panchayat representatives and national leaders together in Patna, and recognised the Panchayats that lead on the LSDG themes.

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Active

Rajasthan Chapter

Run from our head office in Jaipur. The first Gram Sansad Rajasthan Sarpanch Samvad brought Sarpanches from across the state together with the Hon’ble Governor, Shri Haribhau Bagade.

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Active

Jharkhand Chapter

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

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Testimonials

What national leaders say

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The resolve to build a developed India is fundamentally rooted in the empowerment and self-reliance of our villages. Transforming public governance requires that policies do not remain confined to administrative corridors, but translate seamlessly into last-mile reality through trained, capable, and accountable grassroots leadership. Capacity building of local representatives is the cornerstone of sustainable rural progress and genuine Gram Swaraj.
Shri Nitin NabinNational President, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Inclusive development begins when communities become active partners in shaping their future. Gram Sansad offers a platform to strengthen local leadership, encourage collective responsibility, and translate the aspirations of rural India into meaningful outcomes.
Shri Jagat Prakash NaddaMinister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
The progress of rural India depends on connecting knowledge with action. Initiatives such as Gram Sansad can help bridge the gap between policy, institutions, and communities, enabling villages to adopt informed, practical, and sustainable solutions.
Shri Radha Krishna KishoreMinister of Finance, Planning & Development, Government of Jharkhand
Empowered Panchayats are essential to effective grassroots governance. Gram Sansad encourages local representatives to move beyond routine administration towards participatory planning, stronger accountability, and development shaped by the needs of their communities.
Shri Murari GautamFormer Minister of Panchayati Raj, Bihar
Rural transformation requires vision, coordination, and sustained commitment. By bringing together public representatives, institutions, and development partners, Gram Sansad can help turn local priorities into coordinated action and lasting progress.
Shri Tarkishore PrasadFormer Deputy Chief Minister, Bihar
India’s villages carry the strength of our traditions, communities, and local knowledge. Sustainable rural development must preserve this heritage while creating new opportunities. Gram Sansad provides a platform to connect community leadership with a shared vision for village transformation.
Shri Gajendra Singh ShekhawatMinister of Culture and Tourism, Government of India
Water security is fundamental to rural prosperity. When Panchayats and communities participate in planning, conserving, and managing local water resources, development becomes more resilient. Gram Sansad can help strengthen this collective approach to sustainable village development.
Shri Sanjay Kumar JhaMP, Rajya Sabha & Executive National President, JD(U)
The true measure of development is the improvement it brings to people’s everyday lives. Gram Sansad promotes a community-led approach in which local needs, better coordination, and collective participation guide the journey towards stronger and more developed villages.
Shri Ashok ChaudharyMinister, Government of Bihar
Self-reliant villages need more than infrastructure; they need opportunities for enterprise, employment, and market access. Gram Sansad can help connect rural communities with institutions and development partners to unlock local potential and create sustainable livelihoods.
Shri Syed Shahnawaz HussainFormer Industry Minister, Bihar
Development is meaningful only when it responds to the aspirations of the people. By strengthening Panchayats and encouraging community participation, Gram Sansad supports a model of rural progress that is locally informed, accountable, and focused on long-term impact.
Shri Samrat ChoudharyHon’ble Chief Minister of Bihar
Healthy communities are the foundation of thriving villages. Rural development becomes more effective when local leadership, public institutions, and citizens work together to improve awareness, access to essential services, and the overall well-being of every household.
Shri Mangal PandeyFormer Minister of Health, Bihar
Lasting transformation begins when people take ownership of their development. Gram Sansad encourages communities to identify their priorities, mobilise collective strengths, and work with institutions to turn local aspirations into measurable progress.
Shri Sachchidanand RaiMember of Legislative Council (MLC), Bihar
Rural prosperity grows when farmers and village communities gain better access to markets, technology, and efficient supply chains. Platforms such as Gram Sansad can help build these connections and create pathways for more resilient livelihoods and inclusive economic growth.
Shri Kishore JhaCo-founder and Director, Ergos
A strong nation is built on secure, empowered, and self-reliant communities. Gram Sansad promotes collective participation and responsible local leadership, helping rural communities become active contributors to India’s development journey.
Shri Nityanand RaiMinister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India
Technology creates real value when it solves problems at the grassroots. Gram Sansad offers an opportunity to connect innovation, knowledge, and local governance so that villages can adopt practical solutions and build a more sustainable future.
Shri Sumit SinghFormer Minister of Science and Technology, Bihar
Participatory governance gives communities a stronger voice in their own development. Gram Sansad brings people and local representatives onto a common platform, encouraging dialogue, shared responsibility, and a collective commitment to rural progress.
Smt. Deepika Pandey SinghMinister of Panchayati Raj, Rural Development & Rural Works, Government of Jharkhand
Sustainable rural development lies in unlocking the potential of local resources and communities. Gram Sansad can help connect grassroots leadership with enterprise, innovation, and collaborative action to create opportunities that benefit both people and the environment.
Shri Keshav InaniCEO, Vananam
The future of rural India lies in empowering its people with knowledge, opportunities, and the confidence to lead change. Gram Sansad creates a platform where local aspirations can find direction through collective participation and sustained action.
Smt. Shreyasi SinghIndustry & Sports Minister, Bihar
Strong Panchayats are built when people come together with a shared purpose. Gram Sansad encourages grassroots leadership, community participation, and collective responsibility to transform local priorities into meaningful development outcomes.
Shri Sanjay Singh TigerHigher Education & Law Minister, Bihar
Rural transformation requires a shared vision and consistent action at the grassroots. Gram Sansad brings communities, public representatives, and development partners together to strengthen local institutions and create pathways towards inclusive and sustainable growth.
Shri Deepak PrakashPanchayati Raj Minister, Bihar
The vision of a developed India begins with thriving villages; Gram Sansad acts as a vital bridge connecting policymakers and rural leaders.
Shri Rajendra Vishwanath ArlekarHon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu
True national development begins at the grassroots, where empowered Panchayats translate policy visions into tangible public welfare. Initiatives dedicated to continuous capacity building and leadership development for village heads serve as an indispensable bridge in bringing government schemes transparently to the last mile, strengthening the noble ideal of Gram Swaraj.
Shri Haribhau BagadeHon’ble Governor of Rajasthan
Real progress does not happen on government files; it happens when village leaders and working-class citizens gain the confidence to decide their own future. True grassroots strength lies in transforming ordinary citizens into capable decision-makers who can take government resources directly to the hardworking families and farmers at the very bottom.
Shri Raghubar DasFormer Governor of Odisha & Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand
The true measure of good governance is not the number of schemes announced, but whether the most marginalised person in the remotest village receives social respect, dignity, and economic security. When village councils focus on the elderly, the differently-abled, and the disadvantaged sections of rural society, governance rises above mere administrative routine and fulfils its sacred constitutional duty.
Shri Thaawar Chand GehlotFormer Governor of Karnataka