THE NEED TO DEVELOP PANCHAYAT HEADQUARTERS LIKE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS

THE NEED TO DEVELOP PANCHAYAT HEADQUARTERS LIKE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS

20-SEP-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA---------------------------The true picture of Bihar's development is visible in villages. The majority of the state's population still resides in rural areas. Developing Panchayat headquarters like district headquarters will not only provide local facilities to the rural population but will also be a major step towards Bihar's balanced development.

Local-Level Facilities: Even today, villagers have to rush to the district headquarters for many basic services such as certificates, pensions, revenue, MNREGA, health, and education. Providing these services at Panchayat headquarters will save both time and money.

Employment and Economic Empowerment: Establishing modern offices, banks, markets, hospitals, and educational institutions at the Panchayat level will create employment opportunities locally. This will prevent youth migration and strengthen the rural economy.

Balanced and Inclusive Development: Instead of concentrating the burden of development at the district headquarters, it will be decentralized to the Panchayat level. This will reduce the gap between villages and cities, and rural people will also be able to benefit from city-like facilities.

Transparency and Accountability: When work is done near the village, direct public monitoring will be possible. This will curb corruption and ensure that benefits of schemes reach the right beneficiaries.

Way Forward: To achieve this, Panchayat buildings must be equipped with modern facilities. Internet, digital service centers, banking facilities, health centers, schools, and skill training centers should be provided. Additionally, road and transportation systems must be strengthened so that Panchayat headquarters can truly become centers of development.

If Panchayat headquarters in Bihar are developed like district headquarters, it will usher in a new era for rural Bihar. Bringing administration, facilities, and development to villages will not only make life easier for the people but will also accelerate the pace of the state's progress manifold.