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Government at Local Level: Institutions of Local Self-Government

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Political Science

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Meaning and Concept of Local Self-Government

  • The word 'Sthaanik' derives from Sanskrit 'Sthaana' meaning place
  • Local Self-Government means governance by people's own representatives at village/town level
  • These institutions are called the 'Third Government' after Central and State governments
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Importance of Local Self-Government

  • Achieves decentralization of powers from center to local levels
  • Makes local citizens conscious of their responsibilities
  • Serves as training school of democracy
3

Historical Development

  • Ancient India: Village Panchayats existed since Vedic times, Rigveda mentions 'Gramin' as village head
  • Gupta Period: Panchayats called 'Panchayata' or 'Panchmandal'
  • British Period: Lord Mayo (1870) - first step in decentralization
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Rural Local Government - Gram Panchayat

  • Composition: Minimum 500 population, maximum 15000 population
  • Members: 7 members (up to 3000 population), increases by 2 for every additional 1000
  • Election: Direct election, minimum age 21 years, 5-year term

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