Local Self-Government — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science
Summary of Local Self-Government for ICSE Class 12 Political Science. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Political Science syllabus.
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Overview
Local self-government is the system in which local people elect representatives to manage local affairs. It works at the village, block, district, town, and city levels and supports democratic decentralisation. Its main purpose is to solve local problems at the local level, reduce the burden on high
Key Concepts
Local self
Local self-government means local bodies are elected by the people of the area and are responsible for local administration. It is different from loca
Local people understand their own needs
Local people understand their own needs better, such as water, sanitation, roads, education, and health. Local bodies can handle these matters more ef
Panchayati Raj is the rural system
Panchayati Raj is the rural system of local self-government. It is a three-tier system with Gram Panchayat at the base, Panchayat Samiti in the middle
Gram Sabha is the base
Gram Sabha is the base-level body of all eligible voters in a village with a population of 200 or more. It meets at least six times a year and is pres
Gram Panchayat is the executive wing
Gram Panchayat is the executive wing of the Gram Sabha. It is directly elected, has 5 to 31 members, and is headed by the Sarpanch. At least one-third
Learning Objectives
- Understand the need and importance of local self-government
- Explain the meaning of decentralisation and democratic decentralisation
- Describe the structure and functions of Panchayati Raj institutions
- Describe the composition and role of Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad
- Explain the provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
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