GramVantage

GramVantage is a full-stack MERN application designed to support rural development and governance workflows. It connects village citizens, government officials, and NGOs on a single platform for local news, project tracking, agricultural assistance, and inter-department collaboration.

User Roles

Village Citizens

• View locality news and announcements
• Track ongoing village projects
• Access agriculture assistance info
• Stay updated on welfare initiatives

Government Officials

• Monitor village data and project status
• Collaborate with other departments
• Coordinate with NGOs
• Manage development activities

NGOs

• Publish and manage active projects
• Collaborate with government departments
• Track impact and participation

Tech Stack

• React (Frontend)
• Node.js + Express (Backend)
• MongoDB (Database)
• JWT (Authentication)
• REST APIs

Project Structure

frontend/   — React client
backend/    — Express server
models/     — MongoDB schemas
routes/     — API endpoints
middleware/ — Auth & error handlers

Local Setup

Backend

cd backend
npm install
node server.js

Frontend

cd frontend
npm install
npm start

Environment Variables

Create a .env file inside the backend/ folder:

MONGO_URI=mongodb://127.0.0.1:27017/GramVantage
JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key
PORT=5000