Digitising Gram Sabhas through SabhaSaar Platform

Context

The SabhaSaar Initiative has recently witnessed widespread uptake, with more than 1.11 lakh Gram Panchayats across the country deploying this AI-enabled solution for automated summarisation of Gram Sabha proceedings (January 2026).

Overview

SabhaSaar is an artificial intelligence–driven voice recognition and meeting documentation platform that transforms audio/video recordings of Gram Sabha and Panchayat meetings into well-structured digital minutes.

Roll-out Date: 14 August 2025

Institutional Framework

• Ministry of Panchayati Raj – Lead implementing authority
• IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology – Provider of AI ecosystem and cloud backbone

Objective

To promote inclusive participation, transparency, and administrative effectiveness in grassroots governance through digital standardisation of Gram Sabha records.

Core Functionalities

• Automated speech-to-text conversion: Uses AI and NLP to capture discussions, resolutions, and action items in structured form.
• Language inclusivity: Enabled through Bhashini; presently supports 13 Indian languages with further expansion planned.
• Data security & privacy: Operates on government-owned digital infrastructure and adheres to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2025.
• Performance insights: Generates analytics on meeting frequency, attendance levels, resolution status, and follow-up compliance.

Why it Matters

• Strengthens local institutions: Minimises paperwork and streamlines Panchayat functioning.
• Builds public confidence: Standardised digital records enhance transparency and traceability.
• Advances digital governance: Reinforces Digital India and AI-for-Governance initiatives, especially in rural and remote areas.

Source : PIB