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Capacity building for thematic development

Gram Sansad helps a Panchayat adopt a development plan built around one LSDG theme, and equips its elected representatives and functionaries to deliver it through participatory local planning.

How it works

Five programmes, one goal

Each programme strengthens a Panchayat’s ability to plan, act and measure progress on its chosen theme.

1 Training
2 Exposure Visits
3 Recognition
4 Challenge Mapping
5 Baseline Survey

Training

Turn one LSDG theme into everyday Panchayat work.

Hands-on workshops for Mukhiyas, Sarpanches, ward members and secretaries
Proven models and step-by-step plans for your chosen theme
Convergence with line departments, so schemes reach the same village together

What your Panchayat getsA trained team that can plan, budget and deliver on its theme without waiting for outside help.

Exposure Visits

See it working in another village, then do it in yours.

Visits to Panchayats that already lead on the theme
Direct conversations with the Sarpanches and staff who made it work
Skill-transfer workshops to adapt the idea to your own village

What your Panchayat getsRepresentatives come back with ideas they have seen succeed, not just read about.

Recognition

Good work deserves to be seen, and celebrated.

Panchayats ranked on all 9 LSDG themes using clear, published criteria
Awards and felicitation at state conclaves such as Gram Sansad Puraskar
Healthy competition that pushes every Panchayat towards government targets

What your Panchayat getsLeading Panchayats gain visibility with government and partners, and others get a benchmark to aim for.

See Gram Sansad Puraskar Jharkhand 2025

Challenge Mapping

Find the real problem before choosing the solution.

Village-level mapping of livelihood, water, health and infrastructure gaps
Every link in the livelihood value chain looked at together, not in isolation
Practical, sustainable models built with the community

What your Panchayat getsInterventions that fit the village, so money and effort are not wasted.

Baseline Survey

Know where your village stands today.

Household survey of families, services and scheme coverage
Clear gaps: who is eligible for a scheme but not yet covered
A starting score to measure progress against, year after year

What your Panchayat getsPlans and Gram Sabha decisions based on facts, and proof of progress you can show villagers.

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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