What is the eGram Swaraj Scheme?

The government launched the e-Gram Swaraj Scheme to facilitate self-governance and rural development. The eGram Swaraj portal (available at egramswaraj.gov.in) is a simplified, work-based accounting and management application for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).

This was launched on 24 April 2020 (National Panchayati Raj Day) under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project. This initiative aims to empower rural communities by improving access to government services and information via a digital platform. 

With the eGram portal, both PRIs and citizens can access real-time data about planning, funds, accounting, progress reporting, and assets of Panchayats.

What is the eGram Swaraj Portal?

eGramswaraj Portal is a simplified work-based accounting application for Panchayats. This portal helps them create, manage, maintain, and report on their economic activities.

It has been developed to strengthen digitization in Panchayats. Apart from this, the portal aims to bring better transparency and accountability in implementing schemes and programs at the grassroots level. 

It also aims to digitize local governance, improve transparency, and enable citizens to easily track the functioning of their Gram Panchayats.

Key Features of eGram Swaraj Portal

Citizens can access any information regarding panchayats in the e-gram panchayat system without logging in. The portal provides the latest updates on -

• Panchayat Profile

Maintains information about elected members, elections, and other general information about the panchayat.

• Planning & Reporting

Uploading and tracking of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) and scheme progress. Assists in planning activities and tracks the physical as well as financial progress of those activities.

• Accounting

Digital accounting integrated with Treasury and Public Financial Management System (PFMS) for fund tracking. Enables work-based accounting and monitoring of fund expenditures with Treasury-PFMS collaboration.

• Audit

Online auditing of Panchayat accounts via the AuditOnline module.

• Asset Directory

Records of Panchayat assets (land, property, public infrastructure) in one place.

• Progress Reporting (Physical & Financial)

Citizens can view the physical and financial progress of projects, including scheme-wise unspent balances.

• User-Friendly Access

Information is available without login for citizens, ensuring open data and accountability.

eGram Swaraj Login & Registration Process

Let’s learn the login and registration process for Panchayati Raj Institutions and citizens one by one.

• For Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)

The following is the step-by-step login process for PRIs - 

STEP 1: The State Nodal Agency initiates the request for a PRI to be onboarded.

STEP 2: The Panchayat’s details are saved on the portal and approved by the State Agency.

STEP 3: A User ID & Password is generated for the Panchayat.

STEP 4: PRIs must register their Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) for the “Maker” and “Checker” roles.

STEP 5: Once approved, PRIs can log in and update planning, accounting, and scheme data.

• For Citizens:

No login is required for citizens. You can simply visit egramswaraj.gov.in, and then select their ‘State’ → ‘District’ → ‘Block’ → ‘Gram Panchayat’. Once inside, you can view the following information -

• Panchayat profiles

• Development works and scheme plans

• Fund allocation and expenditure reports

• Progress reports (physical & financial)
  
  

This hybrid access ensures governance for officials and transparency for citizens.

Steps to Use the eGram Portal 

Here are the steps you need to follow to use the eGram portal as a citizen - 

STEP 1: Visit egramswaraj.gov.in and click on ‘Dashboard’ or ‘Report’.

STEP 2: Select your State, District, Block, and Gram Panchayat.

STEP 3: Access details of projects, budgets, and progress reports.

STEP 4: You can also check scheme-wise unspent balances, fund flow, and Panchayat property records.

Benefits of eGram Swaraj Portal

Let’s look at some benefits of having such a portal -

• • Transparency - You can openly access all financials and plans of a Panchayat.

  • Accountability - Work-based accounting and online auditing prevent misuse of funds.

  • Efficiency - Faster fund flow via PFMS integration.

  • Decentralised Planning - Gram Panchayats directly upload their GPDPs.

  • Citizen Empowerment - Villagers can track how funds are spent in their Panchayat.

  • Data in One Place - Assets, projects, elections, and schemes consolidated online.