A discussion was held yesterday (13) at the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment regarding the development of an integrated digital database system for the “Praja Shakthi” national programme, which aims to eradicate poverty, a key priority of the government.
The discussion was held under the patronage of Dr. Upali Pannila, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment.
Officials from the Praja Shakthi National Secretariat, the Department of Rural Development, and the Rural Development Training and Research Institute, which operate under the Ministry, also participated in the discussion.
Extensive discussions were held on the feasibility of consolidating relevant data on a single digital platform to identify development needs and priorities in efforts to eradicate rural poverty.
Attention was also focused on the potential use of the proposed database system in formulating rural development plans and establishing an effective mechanism for its implementation.
