Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Union Minister for Panchayati Raj, inaugurated the Pavilion of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in the presence of Shri Samrat Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar; Dr. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Minister for Industries & Road Construction, Government of Bihar; Ms. Shreyasi Singh, Minister for Information Technology & Sports, Government of Bihar; Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha); and senior officers of the Ministry.

MoPR Pavilion presents AI-enabled platforms developed by the Ministry to enhance transparency, accuracy and efficiency in grassroots governance. Live demonstrations of SabhaSaar, PRAMAN and eGramSaathi are being showcased during the India AI Impact Summit & Expo 2026.

A key highlight is the Nukkad Natak titled “Sarpanch ki Chaupal, AI ka Kamaal”, being staged at the Summit, illustrating how Artificial Intelligence can strengthen Gram Sabha functioning through structured documentation and transparent processes.Under the Summit theme “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya”, the Ministry’s interventions focus on institutionalising reliable digital records of Gram Sabha proceedings, ensuring authenticity in asset monitoring and enabling real-time governance support.

SabhaSaar facilitates AI-based recording, transcription and automated preparation of structured Minutes of Gram Sabha meetings in local languages. PRAMAN deploys image analytics for automated validation and quality checks of asset photographs under various schemes. eGramSaathi provides AI-driven, real-time information support to Panchayat functionaries and citizens.These technology-led initiatives align with the Prime Minister’s vision of leveraging digital innovation to deepen participatory democracy and strengthen last-mile governance across the country.

Visitors can experience the Ministry of Panchayati Raj Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam (Hall 5, Booth 5F5 & 5F9) until 20 February 2026. The Pavilion offers a first-hand interactive simulation, “Be the Sarpanch”, demonstrating AI-enabled decision documentation through the traditional Nukkad Natak format, alongwith guided live demonstrations of the Ministry’s AI platforms in action.

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