Patna: The Bihar government’s Panchayati Raj Department has issued directives to implement a new development planning campaign titled ‘Sabki Yojana-Sabka Vikas’ in panchayats for the financial year 2026–27. The initiative is part of the broader People’s Plan Campaign (PPC-2026) aimed at strengthening decentralized planning and participatory governance at the grassroots level.
State-Level Training Held in Patna for Effective Implementation
A one-day state-level training workshop was organized in Patna under the Panchayati Raj Department to guide officials on the implementation of the new campaign.
Participants included:
- State-level nodal officers from various departments
- District Panchayati Raj officials
- Block-level Panchayat representatives
- Panchayat Resource Centre personnel
The workshop focused on preparing evidence-based development plans and updating data on the Gram Swaraj Portal.
GPDP, BPDP and DPDP Planning to Be Strengthened
Under the new system, Panchayats will prepare structured development plans at multiple levels, including:
- Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP)
- Block Panchayat Development Plan (BPDP)
- District Panchayat Development Plan (DPDP)
All planning data will be uploaded to the Gram Swaraj Portal, ensuring transparency and centralized monitoring.
Officials emphasized that development planning will now be based on local needs and available resources.
New Fund Allocation Structure for Panchayats
The revised guidelines introduce significant changes in fund utilization under Finance Commission grants.
Key Allocation Rules:
- 50% Basic Grant
- 40% Tied Grant for sanitation, waste management, and water-related works
- Remaining funds as Untied Grant for local needs approved by Gram Sabhas
The untied funds will be used based on local priorities and community proposals.
Increased Financial Share for Gram Panchayats
A major reform in the new policy is the redistribution of funds among rural local bodies.
New Distribution Pattern:
- Gram Panchayats: 80% (increased from 70%)
- Panchayat Samitis: 10% (reduced from 15%)
- Zila Parishads: 10% (reduced from 15%)
Officials said the revised structure aims to strengthen village-level governance and improve direct implementation of development projects.
Old Unspent Funds May Be Adjusted
According to departmental sources, unutilized funds from the 15th Finance Commission for FY 2025–26 may be adjusted in the upcoming financial cycle.
The final operational guidelines for the scheme are still under preparation.
Step Towards Stronger Grassroots Governance
Officials stated that the ‘Sabki Yojana-Sabka Vikas’ initiative will promote participatory planning, improve transparency, and ensure better utilization of development funds at the village level.
Panchayat Raj officials confirmed that implementation will be carried out in a phased manner following state guidelines and training inputs.
About Bihar Panchayati Raj System
The Bihar Panchayati Raj Department is responsible for strengthening decentralized governance, rural development planning, and implementation of schemes through Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishads across the state.
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