QCI & Ministry of Jal Shakti Organised Sarpanch Samvaad National Quality Conclave

Current Context: On 15 Sept 2025, the Sarpanch Samvaad National Quality Conclave was held at the World Trade Centre, New Delhi.

• It was organised by the Quality Council of India (QCI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
• The conclave was inaugurated by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, with senior officials including Vivek Bharadwaj, Ashok K.K. Meena, and Jaxay Shah.
• The theme was “Viksit Gram se Viksit Bharat”, focusing on empowering Panchayats for national development.
• Its aim was to digitally connect Sarpanchs, promote peer learning, and align local governance with Viksit Bharat @2047.
• Over 60,000 Sarpanchs joined via the Sarpanch Samvaad app, and a 100‑Day Good Governance Challenge (17 Sept–25 Dec 2025) was launched.
• The conclave also saw an MoU between Quality Council of India (QCI) & Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) to strengthen rural development through water and sanitation initiatives.

Question:

Q.1 What was the theme of the Sarpanch Samvaad National Quality Conclave 2025?
a) “Viksit Gram se Viksit Bharat”
b) “Empowered Panchayats for New India”
c) “Smart Villages, Smart India”
d) “Digital Governance for Rural India”

Answer: a) The theme was “Viksit Gram se Viksit Bharat”, focusing on empowering Panchayats for national development.