Directorate Of Panchayats
GOA
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The official website of the Directorate of Panchayats, Government of Goa?panchayatsgoa.gov.in?serves as a comprehensive portal providing information on the state's Panchayati Raj system, schemes, services, and initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots governance.
Project Details
Brief Background
The Directorate of Panchayats is the nodal agency overseeing the administration and functioning of the 191 Village Panchayats across Goa. Headquartered in Panaji the Directorate operates through sub-offices in each Taluka managed by Block Development Officers (BDOs) ensuring effective supervision and support to the Village Panchaya
Objective
The primary objectives of the Directorate include: Empowering Village Panchayats to function as units of self-governance enabling them to plan and implement development programs. Facilitating decentralized planning through the preparation and execution of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs). Enhancing transparency and accountability in Panchayat administration by promoting e-governance and citizen participation. Capacity building of Panchayat members and staff through training and skill development programs.
Benefits
The Directorate offers a range of services and schemes to benefit citizens and strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions:Online Services: Facilities such as House Tax Search Occupancy Certificate applications and other citizen-centric services are available online.
Schemes Implementation: Execution of various state and central government schemes aimed at rural development sanitation and infrastructure improvement.
Training Programs: Organizing workshops and training sessions for Panchayat members to enhance their administrative and governance capabilities.
Publications: Issuance of guidelines circulars and vision documents to guide Panchayats in effective governance
