- Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated the National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27 in New Delhi. - The campaign focuses on strengthening grassroots democracy, bottom-up planning, and participatory governance through the formulation of comprehensive Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs). - It emphasizes the convergence of resources, local economic development, and sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the local level. - **People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27:** A nationwide participatory planning campaign ('Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas') launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to formulate inclusive Gram Panchayat Development Plans through active Gram Sabha involvement. - **Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP):** A comprehensive annual and perspective development plan formulated by Gram Panchayats based on local needs, covering the 29 subjects listed under the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. - **Ministry of Panchayati Raj:** The nodal central ministry responsible for advocacy, capacity building, and policy formulation for the effective functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions across India. **Introduction** Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated the National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27 in New Delhi, aiming to foster decentralized planning and participatory grassroots governance by formulating effective Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs). **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated the National Workshop on People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27 in New Delhi. - The campaign focuses on strengthening grassroots democracy, bottom-up planning, and participatory governance through the formulation of comprehensive Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs). - It emphasizes the convergence of resources, local economic development, and sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the local level. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27:** A nationwide participatory planning campaign ('Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas') launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to formulate inclusive Gram Panchayat Development Plans through active Gram Sabha involvement. - **Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP):** A comprehensive annual and perspective development plan formulated by Gram Panchayats based on local needs, covering the 29 subjects listed under the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. - **Ministry of Panchayati Raj:** The nodal central ministry responsible for advocacy, capacity building, and policy formulation for the effective functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions across India.