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Through our initiatives and partnerships, we’re creating stories of transformation in villages across India. Here you’ll find updates on our latest projects, community impact, and the voices of people leading change.

Strengthening Democracy in Local Bodies: Awareness Program in Chengalpattu district

Over 200 student volunteers joined hands with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy (RACLD) to support Gram Panchayat–level…

Youth Volunteers Lead Grassroots Governance Drive

Over 200 student volunteers joined hands with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy (RACLD) to support Gram Panchayat–level…

RACLD Launches Rural Skill Development Workshops

Over 200 student volunteers joined hands with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy (RACLD) to support Gram Panchayat–level…

Community Health Camps Reach Remote Villages

Over 200 student volunteers joined hands with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy (RACLD) to support Gram Panchayat–level…

Gram Panchayat Development Plans Prepared with Citizen Participation

Over 200 student volunteers joined hands with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy (RACLD) to support Gram Panchayat–level…

Women Entrepreneurs Supported Through SHG Initiatives

Over 200 student volunteers joined hands with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy (RACLD) to support Gram Panchayat–level…

Training Program on Constitution and Citizenship Education Conducted

Over 200 student volunteers joined hands with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy (RACLD) to support Gram Panchayat–level…

Rural Livelihood Programs Reduce Seasonal Migration

Over 200 student volunteers joined hands with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy (RACLD) to support Gram Panchayat–level…

Students Engage in Field Research for Local Governance Projects

Over 200 student volunteers joined hands with the Research and Action Centre for Local Democracy (RACLD) to support Gram Panchayat–level…

SNo	Districts	Available Number of Panchayat	Total No of Panchayats	Percentage (%)
1	ARIYALUR	61	201	30.35
2	CHENGALPATTU	86	359	23.96
3	COIMBATORE	83	228	36.40
4	CUDDALORE	140	683	20.50
5	DHARMAPURI	137	251	54.58
6	DINDIGUL	143	306	46.73
7	ERODE	137	225	60.89
8	KALLAKURICHI	89	412	21.60
9	KANCHIPURAM	54	274	19.71
10	KANNIYAKUMARI	41	95	43.16
11	KARUR	83	157	52.87
12	KRISHNAGIRI	156	352	44.32
13	MADURAI	120	420	28.57
14	NAGAPATTINAM	109	434	25.12
15	NAMAKKAL	120	322	37.27
16	PERAMBALUR	54	121	44.63
17	PUDUKKOTTAI	150	497	30.18
18	RAMANATHAPURAM	88	429	20.51
19	RANIPET	52	303	17.16
20	SALEM	168	343	48.98
21	SIVAGANGA	132	445	29.66
22	TENKASI	71	221	32.13
23	THANJAVUR	193	589	32.77
24	THE NILGIRIS	23	35	65.71
25	THENI	68	130	52.31
26	THIRUVALLUR	95	526	18.06
27	THIRUVARUR	122	430	28.37
28	TIRUCHIRAPPALLI	139	404	34.41
29	TIRUNELVELI	61	204	29.90
30	TIRUPATHUR	63	208	30.29
31	TIRUPPUR	116	265	43.77
32	TIRUVANNAMALAI	165	860	19.19
33	TUTICORIN	98	403	24.32
34	VELLORE	103	252	40.87
35	VILLUPURAM	134	693	19.34
36	VIRUDHUNAGAR	118	450	26.22
	TOTAL	3772	12527	30.11