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What is the meaning of 'Sthanik' and how is it related to local self-government?
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'Sthanik' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Sthaana' meaning place. Local Self-Government means governance of a place (village, town, or city) by the people themselves or through their elected repres…
Who is known as the 'Father of Local Government Institutions' and why?
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Lord Rippon is called the father of Local Government Institutions. In 1882, he laid down the principles for future institutions of Local Self Government by passing a bill. This bill truly established …
What are the three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions in rural areas?
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The three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions are: 1. Gram Panchayat (village level) 2. Taluka Panchayat (block/taluka level) 3. District Panchayat (district level). This three-tier system applies to…
What is the minimum population required for establishing a Gram Panchayat and what is its composition?
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Minimum population of 500 is required for establishing a Gram Panchayat (can be up to 15,000). It consists of 7 members for population up to 3,000, with 2 additional members for every 1,000 increase, …
How is the Sarpanch elected and what is his/her role?
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The Sarpanch is the President of Gram Panchayat, directly elected by all voters of the village for 5 years. The Sarpanch chairs all meetings of Gram Panchayat and must call Gram Sabha meetings at leas…
What is Gram Sabha and why is it called the 'heart of Gram Panchayat'?
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Gram Sabha is the general assembly of all voters in a village. It is called the 'heart of Gram Panchayat' because it makes the Panchayat system alive and vibrant. Some thinkers consider it as the 'Leg…
List any 5 obligatory functions of Gram Panchayat.
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Five obligatory functions of Gram Panchayat are: 1. Arrangement of water for drinking and household use 2. Repairing and maintenance of public wells and lakes 3. Arrangement for lighting 4. Repairing …
What is the composition and election process of Taluka Panchayat?
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Taluka Panchayat has minimum 15 and maximum 31 members. It has 15 members for population up to 1 lakh, with 2 additional members for every 25,000 increase. Members are elected directly from constituen…
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