Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan Statistics 2026: Funds Released and Panchayat Training
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The Centre released Rs 697 crore under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in 2025-26 up to 25 November 2025, and 45,73,491 elected representatives and Panchayat functionaries were trained in 2025-26, according to Ministry of Panchayati Raj replies in Parliament. Year-wise releases, training totals and the leading states are below.
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA): key numbers
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RGSA funds released to states and UTs by year
Central funds released to States and UTs under RGSA in each financial year. The 2025-26 figure covers releases up to 25 November 2025.
| Financial year | Funds released (Rs crore) |
|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 614.25 |
| 2022-23 | 672.97 |
| 2023-24 | 800.17 |
| 2024-25 | 670.40 |
| 2025-26 (to 25 Nov) | 697.00 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 25 November 2025
Participants trained under RGSA by year
Elected representatives and Panchayat functionaries trained under the revamped RGSA, as recorded on the Training Management Portal.
| Financial year | Participants trained |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 39,92,382 |
| 2024-25 | 35,54,942 |
| 2025-26 | 45,73,491 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 31 March 2026
Top 12 states by participants trained (2025-26)
States with the most elected representatives and Panchayat functionaries trained under RGSA in 2025-26, with the 2024-25 figure for comparison.
| State | Trained in 2025-26 | Trained in 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 5,75,492 | 3,25,643 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 5,25,719 | 76,302 |
| Rajasthan | 4,07,326 | 71,795 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 3,45,621 | 2,42,279 |
| Odisha | 3,01,680 | 2,79,505 |
| Karnataka | 2,84,030 | 3,21,380 |
| Bihar | 2,75,560 | 4,35,896 |
| Punjab | 2,20,862 | 1,22,848 |
| West Bengal | 1,91,971 | 2,28,081 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1,82,705 | 90,559 |
| Assam | 1,73,782 | 1,44,936 |
| Jharkhand | 1,34,636 | 1,35,817 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 31 March 2026
How RGSA money reaches Panchayat training
What the numbers show
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan is a training scheme for Panchayats, so its main outputs are money released to states and the number of people trained. In 2025-26 the Centre released Rs 697 crore up to 25 November 2025, and the Training Management Portal recorded 45,73,491 participants for the full year. These are elected representatives and Panchayat functionaries who went through orientation, refresher, thematic or specialised training.
Funds over the years
Central releases were Rs 614.25 crore in 2021-22, the last year of the old scheme, and Rs 672.97 crore in 2022-23, the first year of the revamped RGSA. Releases peaked at Rs 800.17 crore in 2023-24 and were Rs 670.40 crore in 2024-25. The 2025-26 figure is only up to late November, so the full-year amount is likely higher. The Ministry says RGSA is demand driven: a state gets money only after its Annual Action Plan is approved and it has submitted utilisation certificates and auditor reports, so releases rise and fall with state spending.
Training trends
Training numbers dipped from 39,92,382 in 2023-24 to 35,54,942 in 2024-25 and then rose to 45,73,491 in 2025-26. The state picture changed a lot between years. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan trained far more people in 2025-26 than in the year before, while Bihar and Maharashtra trained fewer. Andhra Pradesh led in 2025-26 with 5,75,492 participants.
What the figures do not tell you
Participant counts are training attendances. One person who attends several courses can be counted more than once, so the totals are not the number of different people trained. The release figures are the central share only and do not include money the states add. District-wise figures are not kept by the Ministry. For the latest numbers, check panchayat.gov.in and recent parliamentary replies published by PIB.
Frequently asked questions
How much money has been released under RGSA?
The Centre released Rs 697 crore to States and UTs in 2025-26 up to 25 November 2025, after Rs 670.40 crore in 2024-25 and Rs 800.17 crore in 2023-24, according to a Rajya Sabha reply of 3 December 2025.
How many people were trained under RGSA in 2025-26?
45,73,491 participants, including elected representatives and Panchayat functionaries, were trained in 2025-26, as per the Training Management Portal figures given in the Lok Sabha on 28 July 2026.
Which state trained the most Panchayat members under RGSA?
Andhra Pradesh trained the most in 2025-26 with 5,75,492 participants, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 5,25,719 and Rajasthan with 4,07,326.
What is the total outlay of revamped RGSA?
The revamped RGSA for 2022-23 to 2025-26 has a total outlay of Rs 5,911 crore. The central share is Rs 3,700 crore and the state share is Rs 2,211 crore.
Does RGSA give money directly to individuals?
No. RGSA funds go to States and UTs for training and capacity building of Panchayats. Elected representatives benefit through free training, not cash payments.
Eligibility, documents and how to apply: Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) full guide
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2198179)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2290515)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2238105)