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Jaykumar Gore Launches Rs 5 Cr Samruddhi Gram Yojana
The Business Guardian
|July 05, 2025
In a stirring celebration of grassroots governance and visionary rural leadership, Lokmat Media Group successfully hosted the fourth edition of the Lokmat Sarpanch Awards 2025, honoring 13 exceptional Sarpanchs from across 24 districts of Maharashtra.
Held amidst an august gathering, the ceremony underscored Lokmat's enduring commitment to highlighting social impact and empowering rural India by recognizing those who tirelessly transform their villages.
Adding to the momentous occasion, Maharashtra's Hon'ble Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Shri. Jaykumar Gore announced the launch of the Chief Minister's Samruddhi Gram Yojana, a competitive scheme with rewards up to 5 crore for outstanding villages, signaling a significant boost for grassroots development across the state.
The event was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Maharashtra's Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri. Jaykumar Gore; Agriculture Minister Shri. Manikrao Kokate; Minister of State for Home Shri. Yogesh Kadam; Minister of Cooperation Shri. Babasaheb Patil; and Rajendra Darda, Editor-in-Chief of Lokmat Media Group Pvt. Ltd. and former Cabinet Minister.
Their presence highlighted the critical importance of Sarpanches in Maharashtra's journey toward sustainable rural development.
Speaking at the event, the Hon'ble Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Department of Maharashtra, Shri. Jaykumar Gore, emphasized the indispensable role of Sarpanchs play in Maharashtra's progress. He said, "The Government of Maharashtra is determined to transform rural development through structured and competitive initiatives. We are soon launching the Mukhyamantri Samruddhi Gram Yojana, a visionary scheme that will reward the most progressive villages with substantial financial support. Villages performing exceptionally at the taluka level will receive 25 lakh, at the district level 50 lakh, at the divisional level 1 crore, and the best-performing village at the state level will be awarded 5 crore."
This story is from the July 05, 2025 edition of The Business Guardian.
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