The State Government took the decision of setting up the Directorate of Independent Panchayat Rules on Panchayat and Rural Development Department on 06 December 2007 keeping in view the activities and responsibilities of increasing the day-to-day activities of Panchayat Raj institutions. The Directorate is operating from 1st April, 2008. In the administrative control of the Panchayati Raj Commissioner, the Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat is working at the district level. Under him Panchayat cell officer is working. At the Block level, the Chief Executive Officer, Janpad Panchayat and Panchayat Secretary is working at the Gram Panchayat level. The number of Gram Panchayats (827) in the entire state is highest in Rewa district.
| Name | Designation | Contact | Email id |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sourabh Sanjay Sonawane | Chief Executive Officer | 07662-252607 | ceozprew[at]mp[dot]gov[dot]in |
| shri AB Khare | Additional Chief Executive Officer | 07662-252607 | ceozprew[at]mp[dot]gov[dot]in |