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Child Collectives Contribute to Panchayat Development Planning
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3 April, 2026
In alignment with the revised Panchayat Development Plan (PDP) 2026–27 planning process under the Department of Panchayats and Rural Development, Government of West Bengal, Child Collectives across CINI Intervention districts have initiated the submission of their Charter of Demands to local Gram Panchayats. As part of this process, Child Collective across three districts in selected GPs presented child-centric priorities and recommendations developed under LSDG Theme 3 to the respective Pradhan’s, advocating for the inclusion of children’s needs and rights in local governance and development planning. Plans amounting to INR 28 lakhs, 41 lakhs and 15 lakhs respectively were submitted in select GPs of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Alipurdwar districts. These recommendations are expected to be incorporated into the Panchayat Development Plan and uploaded to the e-Gram Swaraj Portal, strengthening meaningful child participation in grassroots decision-making. Also same process has been initiated by Child Protection Team of Murshidabad, Uttar Dinajpur.





