• The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), Government of India, and the National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj signed an MoU to promote good governance that is inclusive.

Purpose of the agreement:

• This agreement focuses on the strengthening of local institutions and the effective implementation of government programmes.
• Both the institutions agreed to exchange knowledge and take up capacity building of functionaries at all levels of government including the Panchayati Raj System.