As per the Union Budget 2025-26, what is the total number of Gram Panchayats in India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: (a) 2.68 lakh

• According to official Union Budget documents and statements from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, India has approximately 2.68 lakh gram panchayats at the village level. This figure was referenced in budget discussions and e-governance initiatives covering these local bodies.

• Gram Panchayats are the grassroots self-governments at the village level under the Panchayati Raj System per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.

• Governance takes place through the Gram Sabha and its executive body led by an elected Sarpanch or Pradhan.

• The Union Budget often allocates funds for initiatives like Digital Panchayats, Connecting panchayats via BharatNet, and capacity building, all targeting these 2.68 lakh gram panchayats.

• The e-Panchayat project aims to modernize governance across all panchayats, covering planning, budgeting, accounting, and citizen services.