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Gram Manchitra

PYQs

6

Articles

1

Momentum

17

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

It exemplifies the application of technology in decentralized planning, e-governance, and strengthening local self-government institutions. It's relevant for understanding how digital tools are used for rural development and improving governance at the grassroots level.

Gram Manchitra is a GIS-based spatial planning application developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, which leverages geospatial data from schemes like SVAMITVA to enable Gram Panchayats to visualize village-level information for evidence-based development planning.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Type

GIS-based spatial planning application.

Developer

Ministry of Panchayati Raj.

Purpose

Facilitates evidence-based preparation and implementation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs).

Data Integration

Integrates geospatial data (e.g., from SVAMITVA) with planning and governance data.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaE-governance
Conceptual areaDecentralized Planning
Conceptual areaPanchayati Raj

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Panchayati RajDevelops and promotes
Gram PanchayatsUsers
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • GIS-based spatial planning application.
  • Developed by Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
  • Leverages geospatial data (e.g., SVAMITVA) for village planning.
  • Enables Gram Panchayats to visualize assets and plan GPDPs.
  • Strengthens decentralized planning and transparency.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to India's indigenous new high resolution weather model, the 'Bharat Forecast System,' is/are correct? 1. Its ...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi : 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three f...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2026Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to India's indigenous new high resolution weather model, the 'Bharat Forecast System,' is/are correct? 1. Its ...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi : 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three f...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In Web 3-0 world, there ca...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2019Conceptual understanding, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolut...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2017Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cybersecurity incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate...

Science & TechnologyOpen question
2016Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Governm...

Science & TechnologyOpen question

Topic timeline

E-governanceDecentralized PlanningPanchayati Raj
Prelims 2016· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Governm...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cybersecurity incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate...

Open question
Prelims 2019· Conceptual understanding, Multi-statement analysis

With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolut...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In Web 3-0 world, there ca...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to India's indigenous new high resolution weather model, the 'Bharat Forecast System,' is/are correct? 1. Its ...

Open question

Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi : 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three f...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to India's indigenous new high resolution weather model, the 'Bharat Forecast System,' is/are correct? 1. Its ...

Open question

Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi : 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three f...

Open question

SVAMITVA SCHEME AND RURAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP RIGHTS

05 Aug 2026 · A GIS-based application by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj that uses geospatial data (including from SVAMITVA) to help Gram Panchayats visualize village assets and plan development activities effectively, thereby strengthening decentralized planning.

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Gram Manchitra

Often confused with

SVAMITVA Scheme

Open notesOften confused with

Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs)

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India's Digital Transformation and Emerging Technology Ecosystem

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UPSC Prelims PYQs on Gram Manchitra

Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

With reference to Web 3-0, consider the following statements : 1. Web 3-0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In Web 3-0 world, there ca...

2022·Science & Technology
Solve

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cybersecurity incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate...

2017·Science & Technology
Solve

With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolut...

2019·Science & Technology
Solve

Which of the following statements with regard to India's indigenous new high resolution weather model, the 'Bharat Forecast System,' is/are correct? 1. Its ...

2026·Science & Technology
Solve

Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi : 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three f...

2026·Science & Technology
Solve

Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Governm...

2016·Science & Technology
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