Local Governments And Field Administration — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies
Summary of Local Governments And Field Administration for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Social Studies syllabus.
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Overview
Local government is the third tier of government in India, working alongside the Union and State governments. It functions nearest to the people and deals with local needs, development, and social justice. In rural areas, it works through the Panchayati Raj System, and in urban areas through Municip
Key Concepts
Local government is government by local
Local government is government by local people, for local people, and of local people. It works at the grass-root level and handles local problems, da
The Panchayati Raj System is
The Panchayati Raj System is the rural local government system. It has three tiers in most States: Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Sami
Gram Sabha consists of all adults
Gram Sabha consists of all adults in the Gram Panchayat area and acts like the legislative body. Gram Panchayat is its executive committee and is head
Gram Panchayat performs obligatory functions such
Gram Panchayat performs obligatory functions such as safe drinking water, street paving, drainage, cleanliness, street lights, and dispensaries. It al
Panchayat Samiti is the middle tier
Panchayat Samiti is the middle tier of Panchayati Raj. It coordinates the activities of Panchayats in a block. Its chief administrative officer is the
Learning Objectives
- Understand why local government is needed in villages and cities
- Recognize local self-government as the third tier of government
- Explain the structure and functions of rural and urban local bodies
- Understand the impact of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments
- Recognize the role of women in local government through reservation
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