Dhamtari district in Chhattisgarh became the first district in India to launch online property tax collection through the SAMARTH Panchayat Portal. • Launch Date: January 29, 2026 • Pilot Location: Saankra (Sankara) Gram Panchayat in the Nagri block of Dhamtari district. • Rollout Scope: Expanded across nearly 400 gram panchayats within the Dhamtari district. • Payment Method: Integrated UPI-linked online payment gateways allowing rural citizens to pay directly from home.