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Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas

CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science

Summary of Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas for CBSE Class 6 Social Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Rural local government in India works through Panchayati Raj, a system of self-government that brings decision-making closer to villages. It has three levels: Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and Zila Parishad at the district level. These institutions help pe

Key Concepts

A Panchayat is the village council

A Panchayat is the village council and the local government system in every Indian village.

Panchayati Raj is a form

Panchayati Raj is a form of self-government with three levels: village, block, and district.

The Gram Sabha is a group

The Gram Sabha is a group of adult voters from a village or nearby villages. It discusses village matters and elects the members of the Gram Panchayat

The Gram Panchayat is the village

The Gram Panchayat is the village-level body and the base of the three-tier system. It is elected by the Gram Sabha and works closest to the people.

The Sarpanch or Pradhan is

The Sarpanch or Pradhan is the head or president elected by the Gram Panchayat.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand what Panchayati Raj means and why it is important
  • Identify the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system
  • Explain the roles of Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad
  • Recognise the work of important officers such as the Sarpanch, Panchayat Secretary, and Patwari
  • Understand how children, women, and disadvantaged groups take part in local democracy

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