Using Mobile Technology for Local Governance at Panchayati Raj bodies

The Govt. of West Bengal, through one of its agency, The West Bengal State Rural Development Agency (WBSRDA) launched the initiative as a pilot in 5 Blocks and 54 Gram Panchayats two 2 districts with financial support from NISG and UNDP ,where either power or roads or connectivity was a major roadblock . Use of mobile phone is increasing day by day and its use amongst the common citizen has urged for experimentation with its innovative use for strengthening of Local Governance.