Local Governments And Field Administration — Flashcards

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Local government is the third tier of government. It works at the local level for the local people, by the local people, and for the local people. It helps in development, social justice, and solving …

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Local government is important because it provides basic services close to the people. It helps with drinking water, drainage, cleanliness, roads, street lights, schools, health services, and local pla…

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Gram Sabha is the village assembly. It consists of all adults, meaning all voters above 18 years of age, in the area of a Gram Panchayat. It acts like the legislative body of the village and meets at …

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The Gram Sabha elects the members and chairperson of the Gram Panchayat. It also considers the budget and reports of the Gram Panchayat, reviews annual accounts, discusses audit and administrative rep…

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Gram Panchayat is the village panchayat and the executive committee of the Gram Sabha. It is the grass-root institution of Panchayati Raj. It carries out village development work and provides basic ci…

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The Gram Panchayat is headed by the Sarpanch, also called Gram Pradhan or Mukhia. The Sarpanch is directly elected by the village voters and presides over Panchayat meetings.

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In most States, a Village Panchayat has 5 to 9 members called Panches. One-third of the seats are reserved for women. Seats are also reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The tenure of t…

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The Sarpanch calls Panchayat meetings, presides over them, keeps the meeting records, and may be given special functions by the Panchayat. At least one meeting must be held every month, and a special …