Vande Mataram to be sung every morning in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj offices: Minister
The Hindu
Rajasthan Panchayati Raj offices will sing Vande Mataram daily, emphasizing national pride and governance improvements, says Minister Madan Dilawar.
National Song will be sung every morning and National Anthem at the close of office hours in all Panchayati Raj offices across Rajasthan, Minister Madan Dilawar said.
The Panchayati Raj Minister said that only India-made products would be used in all Ministry offices. If foreign-made items are found in use, the cost would be recovered from the concerned official, with exemption granted only in unavoidable circumstances, he added.
Replying to the debate on demand for grants to the Panchayati Raj Department inthe Assembly on Thursday (February 26, 2026) night, Mr. Dilawar said the State government is moving ahead with its commitment to strengthen villages and improve governance at the grassroots level.
Following the discussion, the House passed the department's grant demands by voice vote.
Mr. Dilawar said that the officials of the department will visit villages at least four times a month to hold "Ratri Chaupal" and stay overnight.
He said that the officials who fail to undertake village visits would have their official vehicles withdrawn and deposited in the vehicle pool. He also said officials would now be allowed to inspect areas beyond their assigned jurisdictions to improve monitoring.
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