Take an example of anyone task done by a Panchayat in your area/nearby rural area and find out the following :
Why it was taken up. Where the money comes from. Whether or not the work has been completed.
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What is the link between a Gram Sabha and a Gram Panchayat?
Gram Sabha works over several Gram Panchayats. Gram Panchayats are members of Gram Sabha. Gram Sabha controls and approves the spending of money received from the government.
What in your opinion, is the importance of the Gram Sabha? Do you think all members should attend Gram Sabha meetings? Why?
The Gram Sabha is the most important body of the Panchayati Raj System. It is responsible for planning out the strategies for the development of the village, implementation of the ruling provisions. It also looks after the basic amenities of village people. It is also the custodian of the public property of the village. Education, …
What problem did the villagers in Hardas village face? What did they do to solve this problem?
The villagers in Hardas village faced the problem of drinking water shortage. They did the following tasks to solve this problem: They deepened the two hand pumps. They cleaned one well. They sought information about the scheme of watershed development from the Block Development Officer.
Which committee is known as committee on Panchayati Raj?
In December 1977, the Janata Government appointed a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the chairmanship of Ashoka Mehta. The committee submitted its report in August 1978 and made 132 recommendations to revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj system in the country.
Who is Balwant Raj Mehta?
Solution. Balwant Rai Mehta was an Indian Politician. He served as the Second Chief Minister of Gujarat. He is considered as the “Architect of Panchayati Raj” due to his contribution towards democratic decentralization which finally came to be known as Panchayati Raj.
When was Ashok Mehta committee formed?
1977Later on, Ashok Mehta Committee was constituted in 1977 and it also gave some suggestions with regard to three tier Panchayat system.
When was Panchayati Raj started in Gujarat?
After 73rd amendment in the constitution of India, Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993 came into existence, in which three tier panchayat raj system was constituted in Gujarat State.
When was the National panchayat?
24th April, 1993The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 that came into force with effect from 24th April, 1993 has vested constitutional status on Panchayati Raj institutions. This date thus marks a defining moment in the history of decentralization of political power to the grassroots level.
Which States has no Panchayati Raj?
Currently, the Panchayati Raj system exists in all states except Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram, and in all Union Territories except Delhi.