• eGramSwaraj is a digital platform of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

  • It integrates:

    • Panchayat planning

    • Progress reporting

    • Work-based accounting

    • Monitoring

    • Financial management

  • It is designed to strengthen transparency and accountability in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).

  • The Ministry states that the platform has a user base covering more than 2.7 lakh PRIs across 28 States and 6 UTs.

  • It is closely linked with the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) process.

  • Updated planning requirements for FY 2026–27 are available through the Ministry's eGramSwaraj framework.

Key Pointers

  • Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj

  • Level: Local self-government

  • Users: Panchayati Raj Institutions

  • Functions: Planning + accounting + monitoring

  • Related concept: GPDP

  • UPSC angle: 73rd Constitutional Amendment + e-governance