Sarpanch Advanced Resourceful Active Learning
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SARAL
सरपंच उन्नत संसाधनपूर्ण सक्रिय अधिगम (ग्राम पंचायत के निर्वाचित प्रतिनिधियों के लिए नीतियाँ और नेतृत्व) — सरल
Empowering village leaders with transparent, accountable governance through action-oriented Mini MBA program.
BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF SARAL
Program Overview
SARAL (Sarpanch Advanced Resourceful Active Learning) is an action-oriented Mini MBA program designed to empower elected village heads with competencies for transparent, accountable, and participatory governance. The program adapts Ministry of Panchayati Raj curricula and lessons from model villages like Hiware Bazar, Piplantri, and Ralegan Siddhi into micro-modules.
Participatory Democracy
Strengthening community engagement and decision-making processes
Financial Transparency
Ensuring accountable and transparent financial management
Sustainable Development
Promoting environmentally conscious and sustainable practices
Key Focus Areas
25-40%
Improvement in governance and financial knowledge
20-30%
Higher Gram Sabha
attendance
15-25%
Higher Gram Sabha
attendance
90%
Household toilet adoption rate
Measurable Outcomes
(Pilot Phase: 90 villages across 6 states)
Impact Stories
Water Conservation: Participatory water conservation planning initiatives
Tree Plantation: Girl-child linked tree plantation drives that spurred women’s SHG formation
Sanitation Campaigns: Culturally-rooted sanitation campaigns with 90% household toilet adoption
Public Audits: Community trust restoration through transparent public audits
Vision & Scalability
With proven results, SARAL offers a scalable model to strengthen over 250,000 Gram Panchayats, institutionalizing leadership capacity and advancing the vision of a stronger grassroots democracy.