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SAMARTH Panchayat Portal: Tracking Panchayat Own Revenue

27 August 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESSAMARTH PanchayatPortal: TrackingPanchayat OwnRevenue27 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Centre is set to launch SAMARTH Panchayat to bring transparency and self-reliance to local revenue collection.

Key facts

  • Digitises Own Source of Revenue (OSR): demands, tax registers, online tracking, asset management and citizen payments.
  • Will create the first comprehensive database of Panchayat revenues and nudge states to frame OSR rules.
GapDetail
Collections42% of Gram Panchayats under ₹1 lakh a year
OSR rulesMissing in 11 states/UTs, e.g. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Sikkim, Manipur, Ladakh
DataNo central database

Significance and concerns

  • OSR cuts dependence on grants and lets Panchayats plan to local needs.
  • Concern: closer monitoring may slow project execution.

Exam angle

  • Pilot states: Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh.

Test yourself

1. Which two states were used to pilot the SAMARTH Panchayat portal?

The platform was tested in Himachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

2. What does OSR stand for in the context of Panchayat finances?

OSR means Own Source of Revenue.

3. What share of Gram Panchayats collect less than ₹1 lakh annually, per the SAMARTH Panchayat notes?

The notes state 42% of Gram Panchayats fall below ₹1 lakh.

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