Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department
Government of Karnataka
Panchatantra 2.0
Digital Platform for Governance in Panchayat Raj Institutions
About Us
Karnataka with 5955 Grama Panchayats has introduced numerous reforms and measures for supporting Grama Panchayats and enabling effective implementation of rural development programmes.Karnataka and the RDPR Department has been the flag bearer in adopting e-Governance practices and developed the award-winning Panchatantra 1.0 solution a decade ago and laid the path of Digital Transformation of PRIs in the Country. Carrying its legacy as the leader in e-Governance, The RDPR Department, Government of Karnataka envisioned developing the Panchatantra 2.0 Solution, that is a step ahead towards further Modernization& Digital Transformation of all functions of Grama Panchayats
About Panchatantra 2.0
Panchatantra 2.0 is envisioned as a comprehensive and holistic platform to strengthen, digitize & centralize all key functions and operations of Grama Panchayats. It will be a single sign on solution to enable & digitize all key aspects of a Grama Panchayats while ensuring appropriate linkages and integrations with other Applications and Databases to ensure a one platform for end-end operations, governance and reporting.
Vision and Objectives
1. Enhance Impact and Reach
Enhance the reach impact of Benefits through streamlined service procedures for Citizen Service Delivery through Bapuji Seva Kendra.
2. Strengthen PRIs
Enable adherence to guidelines and processes through adoption of technology leading to enhanced operational and governance efficiency.
3. Streamline Operations
Standardize and streamline processes for higher performance. participatory planning & sustainable development
4. Measure and Improve Performance
Track. measure and report performance of PRIs across key indicators to drive data driven outcomes
5. Enhanced Revenues
Adoption of technology enabled tax calculations, additional service avenues for citizens leading to enhanced transparent systems of revenue collection and management.
Panchatantra 2.0 Impact and Benefits
P2.0 envisions to enable & empower not just the Citizens but also Stakeholders at all levels to perform their role in a more efficient & outcome driven manneralong with enabling higher performance and maintaining transparency at every level keeping citizen service delivery at the heart of governance:
Ministry & Heads of Department
Accurate & updates information at all times with appropriate analytics & Dashboardine
Transparency for Social Audits & RT' Compliance
Efficient Governance, Higher Revenues for State
CEOs, ZP and EOS, Talukas
Efficient planning, consolidation & tracking mechanisms at Taluka/ ZP levels
Remote and digitally enabled reviews & apprwals by Individuals/ Committees
PD0s, GP
Tools, data and mechanism for efficient GP Level planning & monitoring
Easier coordination & approvals
Staff management support
PRI staff
Devices, tools and systems enabling easier operations & higher efficiencies
Timely & digital payments to Staff, vendors, agencies
Way Forward
Panchatantra 2.0 would be developed initially for the core functions of Grama Panchayats with a vision to scale to more functions and stakeholders in the future. Following highlights the phased approach for the Digital Transformation of Panchayat Raj Institution in the state.
P2.0-GP Core Functions
Phase I
Core functions of GPs
Scheme/Funds Coverage:Execution/Expenditure by GPs
Coordination & Integration with select Financial Management. Solutions, payment gateways, select applications & dbs
Coverage Expansion
Phase II
Expansion of Scheme/ Funds coverage to ones where GPs identify beneficiaries or facilitate reach/ execution / expenditure to ensure appropriate digital enablers & reportingCore functions of GPs
PRI Expansion
Phase III
Inclusion of ZP, TP & IAs
Scheme / Funds Coverage: Execution by GPs, ZPs, TPs, IAs
Coordination & Integration with other Scheme & Line Department Application
Holistic Expansion
Phase IV
Interation & Alignment with key Line Departments followed by all across participatory & decision making processes, ICT application & RD performance metrics
