GK Question

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's ______ initiative aims to digitize Panchayat functions, improve transparency, and enable direct benefit transfers.

  1. e-GramSwaraj
  2. Digital India
  3. Smart Cities
  4. UMANG

Answer: e-GramSwaraj

e-GramSwaraj: Web-based platform for Panchayat planning, accounting, monitoring. Integrates with PFMS for direct fund transfers, GIS for asset mapping, and public dashboards for transparency. Part of Digital India initiative to strengthen grassroots governance through technology. Enhances efficiency, accountability, and citizen access to services.

Topic Local Government - Digital Initiatives
Exam Relevance E-governance in local bodies question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2