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Government at Local Level: Institutions of Local Self-Government — Syllabus
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Political Science · 2026-27
Topics in Government at Local Level: Institutions of Local Self-Government
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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
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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
Key Concepts
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