Panchayati Raj Ministers of India

The Ministers of Panchayati Raj in India are responsible for overseeing rural governance, local self-government institutions, and Panchayati Raj policies across the country. This page provides a complete list of all ministers, their tenure, political party, and the Prime Minister they served under, helping you understand the leadership behind India’s grassroots governance.

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Panchayati Raj Ministers

List of India’s Panchayati Raj Ministers with Tenure and Party:

Name

Duration

Political Party

Prime Minister

Lalan Singh

10 June 2024 – present

Janata Dal (United)

Narendra Modi

Giriraj Singh

7 July 2021 – 9 June 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party

Narendra Modi

Narendra Singh Tomar

5 July 2016 – 30 May 2019

Bharatiya Janata Party

Narendra Modi

Birender Singh

9 November 2014 – 5 July 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party

Narendra Modi

Nitin Gadkari

4 June 2014 – 9 November 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party

Narendra Modi

Gopinath Munde

27 May 2014 – 3 June 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party

Narendra Modi

Kishore Chandra Deo

12 July 2011 – 26 May 2014

Indian National Congress

Manmohan Singh

Vilasrao Deshmukh

19 January 2011 – 12 July 2011

Indian National Congress

Manmohan Singh

C. P. Joshi

28 May 2009 – 19 January 2011

Indian National Congress

Manmohan Singh

Mani Shankar Aiyar

23 May 2004 – 22 May 2009

Indian National Congress

Manmohan Singh

FAQs on Panchayati Raj Minister of India

  • Who is the current Panchayati Raj Minister?

      The current minister is Lalan Singh, serving since 10 June 2024.  

  • What is the role of the Panchayati Raj Minister?

    The minister oversees rural local governance, Panchayati Raj institutions, and implementation of related programs.

  • Which ministry do Panchayati Raj Ministers head?

    They head the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, responsible for strengthening local self-governments in rural India.  

  • Who served as Panchayati Raj Minister before Lalan Singh?

    Giriraj Singh served from 7 July 2021 to 9 June 2024 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  

  • How does the Panchayati Raj Minister impact rural governance?

    The minister formulates policies, strengthens local self-governments, and ensures effective implementation of Panchayati Raj institutions, empowering villages and promoting grassroots democracy.

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