Officials from all 33 districts to receive training on village development plans, sustainable rural assets and effective implementation of the scheme
TFP Bureau, Raipur, November 12, 2026: A three-day training-cum-review workshop to strengthen the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Gram Panchayat scheme began on Thursday at the Thakur Pyarelal Singh State Institute of Rural Development in Nimora, near Raipur.
The workshop, being held from November 12 to 14, is aimed at improving the understanding of the scheme’s provisions, strengthening implementation at the grassroots level and enhancing the capacity of officials involved in rural development. Executive Engineers of the Rural Engineering Services (RES), Assistant Project Officers and Programme Officers from all 33 districts of Chhattisgarh are participating.
The workshop is being chaired by Taran Prakash Sinha, Commissioner of the Viksit Bharat–Gram Panchayat scheme and Director of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin.
Addressing the inaugural session, Sinha said the creation of high-quality and sustainable rural assets was essential to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. He directed officials to ensure maximum participation of elected representatives and villagers in project selection and give priority to climate-resilient development initiatives.
He highlighted several initiatives being implemented in Chhattisgarh, including Aajeevika Dabri (livelihood-oriented farm ponds), contour trenches, girls’ toilets and sheds at Muktidham facilities. These projects, he said, were contributing to employment generation while creating durable rural infrastructure.
An expert representing the Government of India also participated on the first day and provided guidance on preparing Viksit Gram Panchayat development plans.
Participants were provided with a technical guidebook, a list of 375 permissible activities, the Viksit Gram Panchayat Yojana document and booklets titled ‘Dhar-Apar’ and ‘Sughghar Bari’. Officials from different districts also shared their field experiences and best practices.
The workshop will cover the scheme’s provisions, preparation of village-level development plans, technical and administrative procedures, and challenges faced during implementation. Discussions will also focus on improving work quality, monitoring mechanisms and timely execution of projects.
As per the schedule, officials from 12 districts are attending the November 12 session, followed by participants from 11 districts on November 13 and the remaining 10 districts on November 14.
