New portal for social auditing of rural schemes launched
Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched an AI-enabled portal to improve transparency and accountability in rural development schemes. The platform aims to digitize internal audits for programs like the rural job guarantee scheme to prevent fund misappropriation.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant shift toward digital governance in India's rural welfare sector, aiming to reduce corruption and improve the efficiency of public fund distribution.
Ahead of the implementation of the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) from July 1, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched ‘Rural Internal Audit Portal’ during the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan here on Sunday (June 28, 2026). The Ministry said the AI-enabled portal marks a significant step towards enhancing transparency, accountability, and technology-driven governance.
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