Panchayat Secretariat Strengthening Scheme

A monthly grant of ₹15,000 per Gram Panchayat for operational expenses.



NOTE: Electronic fund transfer mechanism for timely disbursement every quarter.

The Gram Panchayats must within the state of Jharkhand.

The Gram Panchayat must have an operational Panchayat Secretariat in place to receive and utilize the grant.

The Gram Panchayat must maintain proper records, documentation, and reconciliation of expenditures to continue receiving support under the scheme.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Panchayati Raj/Panchayati Raj Department and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Panchayati Raj/Panchayati Raj Department.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Gram Panchayat Registration Certificate.

Active Bank Account Details.

Previous Utilization Certificates (if applicable).

Audit Reports (if applicable).

Resolution Copy from the Gram Panchayat approving fund utilization.

Proof of Expenditure for sanctioned activities.