Imagine a digital bridge connecting every Gram Panchayat to transparent planning, financial clarity, and real-time updates. That bridge is eGram Swaraj—a government platform simplifying work-based accounting, micro-level planning, and monitoring activities of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). From PFMS – Public Financial Management System links to online payment status, to live financial progress reports, this platform transforms how rural governance unfolds. Its mobile app brings this power into every smartphone, redefining transparency at the grassroots.
A Journey Toward Transparent Governance
Launched in April 2020 under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project, eGram Swaraj merged legacy tools like Priasoft, PlanPlus, and ActionSoft into one digital home. Its user base spans over 2.7 lakh PRIs across 28 states and 6 Union Territories, making it a cornerstone of rural digital transformation.
Who Can Log In, and How?
Access to the platform is role-based:
- Admin: Oversees setup and higher control.
- Maker: Enters planning and accounting data.
- Checker: Validates and approves entries, often with Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
Explore the Dashboard: What You Can Do
Once inside your personalized space on eGram Swaraj:
- Access the Panchayat Profile—view Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary, committee members, and employees.
- Dive into Planning modules—draft, manage or approve the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), or create and supervise Action Plans.
- Track financial reports—monitor budgets, progress, expenditures, and beneficiary lists.
- Handle voucher transactions—Receipt, Payment, Contra, and Journal Vouchers for complete accounting workflows.
- Manage year-end procedures, bank reconciliation, and close monthly books seamlessly.
PFMS Integration & Payment Transparency
One of eGram Swaraj’s standout features is seamless integration with PFMS:
- Track Payment Voucher status: initiated, approved, pending, rejected, or held at bank or PFMS.
- Use the PFMS Dashboard for real-time data—daily updates on payments and expenditure.
- Generate, approve, and monitor Payment Files (e-PO), often referred to as eGSPI (e-Gram Swaraj PFMS Interface).
This yields live payment visibility, which bolsters accountability in fund disbursement to vendors or beneficiaries.
Mobile App: Governance in Your Pocket
Downloaded over a million times, it crowns the dashboard with:
- Highly accessible panchayat data, with filters by State, Zilla Parishad, Taluk, and Gram Panchayat.
- Easy access to financial progress, approved activities, and ER (Economic Resource) details.
Why Transparency Matters—and how eGram Swaraj Delivers
From uploading over 2.5 lakh GPDPs and enabling ₹70,000+ crore in online payments, e-Gram Swaraj has become a benchmark in transparent rural governance. It brings:
- A digital lens on planning and progress, visible even to citizens without login credentials.
- Tools like Audit Online to fortify accountability through structured audits.
Communities Engaged: Citizens, Officials, and Beyond
eGram Swaraj empowers:
- Citizens, who can freely view panchayat profiles, development plans, and expenditure data—even without logging in.
- PRI officials who take charge of granular planning, financial workflows, and real-time reporting.
- Administrative bodies, who use this rich data to inform resource allocation, governance decisions, and rural policies.
Future-Ready: Emerging Tech and KPIs
- Integrate modern technological advancements and emerging tools.
- Introduce nuanced Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and outcomes.
This commitment ensures the platform stays more efficient, accountable, and responsive.
In Summary: The Full Circle of eGram Swaraj
What does eGram Swaraj truly offer? Picture this:
You log in with dignity—Admin, Maker, or Checker. You draft plans, allocate funds, upload vouchers, track real-time expenditures and payments via PFMS, and generate reports—all in one place. You can access dashboards charting progress, beneficiaries, and financial flows on mobile too. Anytime, anywhere—complete governance transparency and efficiency.
eGram Swaraj stands out—not just as a portal, but a paradigm shift in how villages govern themselves.
FAQs
1. What is the eGram Swaraj Portal?
The eGram Swaraj Portal is a digital initiative by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj that integrates planning, work-based accounting, progress reporting, and asset management for Panchayati Raj Institutions. It supports transparency and strengthens grassroots e-governance.
2. Who can log in and what roles exist?
Authorised users include Admin, Maker, and Checker. Admin oversees user setup and configurations, Maker enters planning/accounting data, and Checker validates and approves entries, often using a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
3. How do I log in to the portal?
Visit egramswaraj.gov.in, click the Login button, enter your username, password, and captcha, then select your role (Admin, Maker, or Checker) to access your dashboard and assigned modules.
4. What are the primary benefits of using eGram Swaraj?
The portal enhances transparency, accountability, and efficiency by enabling unified Panchayat planning, budgeting, real-time monitoring, PFMS integration for payments, and public access to Panchayat data.
5. How does the portal integrate with PFMS and support payment status?
eGram Swaraj seamlessly connects with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) to facilitate real-time tracking of fund disbursements, payment voucher statuses, and online payments to vendors.
6. Can I view financial progress reports?
Yes. Users can access comprehensive Financial Progress Reports—including state-wise and Panchayat-level budgeting, expenditure, and progress for the current financial year.
7. How do I approve an Action Plan or Draft GPDP?
Authorized users (makers/checkers) draft the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) or action plans within the planning module. Checkers then review and approve these digitally, completing the workflow.
8. Is there a mobile app, and what features does it offer?
Yes. The eGram Swaraj mobile app (available via Google Play Store) allows users and citizens to view Panchayat progress, financial data, approved activities, and ER (Economic Resource) details via customizable filters.
9. What planning and transparency functions are available online?
The portal supports GPDP creation, progress tracking, work-based accounting, asset management, audit reports via Audit Online, and transparent public access to Panchayat profiles, plans, and expenditures.
10. Is accessing data free and inclusive for citizens?
Yes. The portal and mobile app are free to use. Citizens may view Panchayat profiles, development plans, financial reports, and beneficiary information online, promoting participatory governance even without login credentials.
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