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Secy Panchayati Raj to Inaugurate National Workshop on GPSDP

The interactive session includes presentations by 17 Partner Planning and Architecture Colleges on 34 Gram Panchayats from 14 states
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The Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Mr. Vivek Bhardwaj will inaugurate a two-day National Interactive Workshop on Gram Panchayat Spatial Development (GPSDP) on 22nd and 23rd February 2024.

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, is organizing a Cross Learning-cum-Interactive National Workshop on Gram Panchayat Spatial Development Plan (GPSDP) on 22nd and 23rd February 2024 at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

The National Workshop will be inaugurated by Mr. Vivek Bharadwaj Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The two-day interactive session includes presentations by 17 Partner Planning and Architecture Colleges on 34 Gram Panchayats from 14 States for which GPSDPs were prepared. The discussion with the State Town and Country Planning (T&CP) Department is expected to shed light on statutory provisions for rural area spatial planning and the role of T&CP in the preparation and implementation of the GPSDP.

The workshop serves as a pivotal platform for in-depth discussions concerning the roadmap, master plan and strategy pivotal for the holistic development of Gram Panchayats. The Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines, 2021, introduced by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, are poised to play a vital role in guiding and shaping the formulation and effective execution of Gram Panchayat Spatial Development Plans, thereby propelling sustainable progress and prosperity across rural landscapes.

With a focus on understanding the overarching vision and long-term planning needs, the workshop aims to address various facets of inclusive and sustainable development in rural areas, including infrastructure development, disaster management, waste management, skill development among others. The Workshop is intended to elicit views of stakeholders on adoption of spatial planning for enhancing the quality of life in rural habitats, using RADPFI Guidelines to achieve their goals and enlist support for transformation of the countryside from denizens, financiers, policy planners, technology providers alike. Through shared insights and concerted efforts, the National Workshop endeavors to catalyze positive transformation across Gram Panchayats nationwide.

Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Madhya Pradesh Mr. Manu Srivastava, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj Mr. Alok Prem Nagar and Director, School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal Prof. Kailasa Rao M will also participate in the National Workshop.


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