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GoM to Strengthen Panchayati Raj The Hindu
The Panchayati Raj Ministry has proposed to set up a group of Ministers (GoM) for strengthening the Panchayati Raj institutions. The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has approved the proposal. Those likely to be in the GoM are the Ministers of Human Resources of Development, Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Chemicals and Fertilizers, Finance, Tribal Affairs, Rural Development, Environment and Forest besides Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission. Union Panchayati Raj Minister Mani Sankar Aiyar will chair the GoM. The terms of reference of the GoM include implementation of recommendation on financial devolution, accountability and performance of Panchayats, implementations of the Panchayat (Extension to the scheduled area.) Act, gender empowerment through Panchayats.
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