Why is it in the news?

• The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) is advocating for Gram Manchitra to enable spatial planning by empowering Gram Panchayats.

About Gram Manchitra

• Launched in 2019.
• Developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
• Facilitates spatial planning at the Gram Panchayat level.
• Utilizes geo-spatial technology for spatial planning.
• Provides a single platform for better visualization of various developmental works.
• Functions as a decision support system for Gram Panchayat Development Plan.