Archive · 26 May 2025
UP Govt to Digitize Village Councils in Uttar Pradesh
The government in Uttar Pradesh is starting a new project to help villages use computers and the internet better.
They will spend a lot of money to make sure each village has good internet and can use modern technology.
They will also set up places where people can learn how to use these technologies and do their jobs in a digital way.
This should help the villages run more smoothly and be more transparent so that everyone can see how things are done.
This will make life better for everyone living there.
The UP government will develop a digital workforce in gram panchayats.
The initiative is part of CM Yogi's vision.
The project will cost Rs 278 crore.
It includes district panchayat resource centers and panchayat learning centers.
The goal is to enhance digital delivery and improve governance in villages.
- Who
- The UP government and village councils.
- What
- The UP government is launching a digital empowerment program for village councils.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, but planned for the future.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, specifically in gram panchayats
- Why
- To improve public services and governance in rural areas.
- Project Cost
- Rs 278 crore
- Number of GPs in UP
- 57,691
- Purpose
- Digitally empower village councils and enhance public amenities
- Key Actions
- Developing digital workforce, setting up resource and learning centers, providing internet, modern tech, and training
- Focus Areas
- Enhancing digital delivery, promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in villages
