BHOPAL: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday announced cash incentives to panchayats that elect representatives unopposed. The move is aimed to encourage consensus and participation of all.
If a sarpanch is elected by unanimous consensus, an incentive amount of Rs 5 lakh will be provided to that panchayat. Rs 7 lakh if the entire panchayat is elected unopposed and Rs 12 lakh if a woman is elected unopposed.