Rural development and panchayat raj minister Jaykumar Gore addressing the media today
The Mukhyamantri Samruddha Panchayat Raj Abhiyan 2026-27 will be launched on Sunday in the presence of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis . “Through the previous campaign, various development works were carried out in nearly 5,500 villages across the state by converging funds of various departments.
Nashik : As a move to combat potential drought conditions and promote village development through gram panchayats, the state govt will focus on water conservation, management and saving, along with employment generation, rural development and panchayat raj minister Jaykumar Gore said. Keeping in view potential drought conditions, village-wise water planning is essential,” Gore said. Gore also said some individuals deliberately disrupt gram sabha meetings to create social media content, record videos and pressure local officials. “To put an end to this trend, the govt is considering framing fresh guidelines that will govern videography during gram sabha proceedings, including potential restrictions or bans on private video recording and setting parameters for official videography only,” he said.
A Sarpanch Parisamvad has been organised to mark the occasion. Speaking at a news conference at Nashik Zilla Parishad, Gore shared details of the campaign. In the upcoming campaign, special focus will be placed on strengthening local water sources, harvesting rainwater, and ensuring economical water use. “Directions will be issued to every village to prepare drinking water plans until August. During the Sarpanch Parisamvad, sarpanches from across the state will receive guidance on planning, water management, pre-drought measures and campaign objectives. The initiative aims to promote sustainable rural development through coordination among gram panchayats, the administration and villagers.