The officials of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) collectively called for a focused capacity building and structured planning to enhance development of villages in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district.A team from NIRDPR inspected shortlisted gram panchayats in Irala and Thavanampalle Mandals in the district followed by a review meeting with officials and trainers.Published - April 12, 2026 07:49 pm IST