India’s Gram Panchayats have successfully managed payments exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore using the eGramSwaraj platform. This platform ensures real-time digital payments to vendors and service providers, enhancing transparency and accountability. By integrating with the Public Financial Management System, it has streamlined financial processes at the Panchayat level.
The eGramSwaraj system has replaced traditional cash-based and paper-driven methods with a more efficient and secure digital system. The government hails this transition as a significant step towards digital and inclusive rural governance in India. The AI-powered SabhaSaar tool, available in 23 Indian languages, has further boosted financial transparency and grassroots participation.
In the fiscal year 2026, Panchayati Raj Institutions transferred Rs 53,342 crore through the eGramSwaraj-PFMS interface. Additionally, 2,55,254 Gram Panchayats have uploaded their development plans on the platform. Over 2,59,798 PRIs have been onboarded, with 2,50,807 PRIs conducting online payments through eGramSwaraj during the same period.
The SabhaSaar tool, launched in August 2025, now supports 23 Indian languages, including Assamese, Bodo, Dogri, and others. This expansion allows for the recording and documentation of gram sabha proceedings in local languages, enhancing accessibility and participation. The platform automates the recording of meeting minutes, attendance, resolutions, and action points, making Gram Sabha processes more inclusive and efficient.
Initially available in 13 languages, SabhaSaar now covers the full linguistic diversity of Panchayati Raj institutions in India. By January-end 2026, over 1.11 lakh gram panchayats have utilized the platform for meeting summarization.
