U'khand lays thrust on strengthening panchayati raj system

In a meeting of Backward Region Grant Fund, Chief Secretary Alok Kumar Jain today directed the state officials to chalk out plans for capacity enhancement of the local units, a statement said.

Jain laid stress on providing a training to panchayat and local unit representatives through professional experts.

In this regard, the government has already provided Rs 1 crore each to Tehri, Chamoli and Chamapawat districts.

The Chief Secretary said an effective module should be drafted to strengthen panchayati raj.