People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Lead National Workshop
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurates the National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27 in New Delhi to shape rural development.
In a significant move to strengthen grassroots governance and rural planning, Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh (also known as Lalan Singh), is set to inaugurate the National Workshop on the People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27. The event, scheduled for October 30 in New Delhi, aims to refine the blueprint for rural development across the country.
High-Level Participation and Agenda
The workshop will see the presence of several top-tier officials, including Vineet Joshi, Secretary of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; Ashok KK Meena, Secretary of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation; and Rohit Kansal, Secretary of the Department of Rural Development. Together with other senior ministry officials, they will guide the discourse on the evolving role of thematic Panchayat Development Plans.
A primary goal of this gathering is to assist Panchayats in drafting comprehensive development plans for the financial year 2027-28. To facilitate this, the official People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026–27 booklet will be released during the event.
Green Energy and Digital Integration
Beyond planning and policy, the workshop will mark a step toward sustainable infrastructure. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is slated to be signed for the establishment of battery swapping stations and electric vehicle (EV) charging points, integrating green technology into rural landscapes.
The technical sessions will dive deep into several critical areas, including:
- Plan Quality: Enhancing the standard of Gram Panchayat Development Plans.
- Financial Management: Discussing tied and untied grants under the 16th Finance Commission.
- Revenue Generation: Strategies for increasing Own Source Revenue (OSR).
- Digital Tools: Utilizing the Samarth Panchayat Portal and providing live demonstrations on how to upload plans to the eGramSwaraj portal.
Collaborative Learning and Implementation
The event will host approximately 400 participants. This diverse group includes officials from State and Union Territory Panchayati Raj Departments, State Institutes of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, PPC State Nodal Officers, and members of State and District Program Management Units (SPMUs/DPMUs), alongside representatives from various line Ministries.
An open house session will be conducted, allowing States and UTs to share their on-ground experiences and troubleshoot technical implementation issues. This national workshop will serve as a catalyst for subsequent orientation programs at the block, district, and state levels, ensuring that local Panchayats receive the necessary guidance to create participatory and convergent plans.
Understanding the People’s Plan Campaign
The People’s Plan Campaign provides the essential framework for preparing and uploading development plans at three critical levels: Gram Panchayat (GPDPs), Block Panchayat (BPDPs), and District Panchayat (DPDPs).
Launched by the Ministry in 2018, the campaign focuses on:
- Consultations through Gram Sabhas to ensure local voices are heard.
- Thematic planning and the localization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The convergence of various government schemes and resources to maximize impact.
The current iteration of the campaign, themed “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas,” kicked off on October 2 with the organization of Special Gram Sabhas across India, emphasizing an inclusive approach to rural progress.