Gandhinagar, July 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a Viksit Bharat by 2047, with villages playing a vital role in shaping this future. For sustained rural progress, it is important that Gram Panchayat elections are held through consensus. This not only ensures active public participation in development works but also prevents unnecessary election-related expenses and helps maintain a peaceful environment in villages.

According to a release from the Gujarat government, to strengthen this approach, the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi, launched the 'Samaras Gram Panchayat Yojana' in 2001. Under this initiative, special grants are provided to Gram Panchayats formed through consensus, including Mahila Samaras Gra...