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eGramSwaraj crosses ₹3 lakh crore in online payments; SabhaSaar expands to 23 languages

The Panchayati Raj Ministry reported ₹3 lakh crore-plus payments through eGramSwaraj, while the AI tool SabhaSaar expanded from 13 to 23 Indian languages.

Key highlights

Direct fact

In April 2026, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj said cumulative payments through eGramSwaraj crossed ₹3 lakh crore, while SabhaSaar expanded from 13 to 23 Indian languages.

Key specifics

  • In FY 2025–26, PRIs transferred ₹53,342 crore through the digital interface.
  • As of the current cycle, 2,59,798 PRIs have been onboarded.
  • More than 1.6 crore vendors are registered on the system.
  • 2,55,254 Gram Panchayats uploaded their development plans digitally.
  • SabhaSaar was launched on August 14, 2025 and supports 23 Indian languages.

Exam lens

Governance and digital India MCQ, eGramSwaraj, PFMS, ₹3 lakh crore, 2,59,798 PRIs, 23 languages; TNPSC may ask the platform’s ministry, fiscal-year transfer value, and SabhaSaar launch date.

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