Panchayat, Rural Housing & Rural Development Department, Gujarat

The Panchayat, Rural Housing & Rural Development Department of Gujarat is responsible for implementing the Panchayati Raj system and promoting rural development across the state. It oversees the three-tier structure of local governance—Gram Panchayat, Taluka Panchayat, and District Panchayat—ensuring decentralized administration and citizen participation. The department manages rural housing schemes, sanitation programs, and e-governance initiatives like the E-Gram project, which provides digital services to over 14,000 Gram Panchayats.