The webinar helped the participants understand the role and responsibilities of Panchayats during COVID-19. Challenges and hardships being faced by gram panchayats were discussed. Special address was given to the needs of elected panchayati raj assuming an increasing urgency in the face of the mounting demands placed on them in view of increasing financial allocations and work responsibilities of the PRIs. Emphasis was given on the scope of growth in the fields of primary and secondary education, communication, agricultural extension, cooperation, health and hygiene; safety mechanisms, etc.