An extension programme was organised by Poornaprajna Centre for Research and Development as a part of research project granted by Azim Premji University on 14/10/2017. In a planned trip, 19 students of PIM were taken to Manipur Grama Panchayat to learn the functioning of the Grama Panchayats. The president, secretary and the staff of Manipur Grama Panchayat along with the Co-ordinator of the Research Centre, Dr. Krishna Kothai enlightened the students about the usefulness of the Gramapanchayat, its functioning , members of the panchayat etc. Project officer Mr.Shashank along with few faculty members organised the programme for sensitising the students to the needs of rural India and the hurdles faced in the path of development.