The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, today launched DAANVEER, a citizen participation initiative aimed at strengthening the digital infrastructure of Gram Panchayats across the country in New Delhi. The initiative was launched by Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Vivek Bharadwaj
Launching the initiative, Mr Bharadwaj described DAANVEER as an important step towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by ensuring that every Gram Panchayat is digitally equipped, connected and future-ready. He said the initiative provides an opportunity to reconnect with their roots by contributing meaningfully to the development of their native villages.
Emphasising the transformative role of digital infrastructure at the grassroots, he observed that a computer in a Gram Panchayat is no longer merely a device for maintaining records; it is an enabler of faster service delivery, greater transparency and improved governance. He noted that DAANVEER should be viewed not as a donation drive, but as a platform for partnership that enables citizens and institutions to become active participants in strengthening local self-governance and advancing Digital India.
Available through the Meri Panchayat mobile application, DAANVEER enables individuals and organisations to contribute standardised, quality-verified computer bundles directly to eligible Gram Panchayats. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj said that the initiative integrates the Meri Panchayat app with the DigiHaat marketplace, allowing donors to choose from pre-approved computer bundles that are mapped to State-specific technical specifications.
