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What is the main aim of Panchayati Raj?
What is the main aim of Panchayati Raj?
The Panchayati Raj system was established in 1950.
The Panchayati Raj system was established in 1950.
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What is the role of the Gram Panchayat in the Panchayati Raj system?
What is the role of the Gram Panchayat in the Panchayati Raj system?
Implementing development programs, maintaining local infrastructure, and providing basic services
The Panchayat Samiti is responsible for overseeing _______________________.
The Panchayat Samiti is responsible for overseeing _______________________.
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What is one of the financial powers of Panchayats?
What is one of the financial powers of Panchayats?
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Match the following tiers of Panchayati Raj with their responsibilities:
Match the following tiers of Panchayati Raj with their responsibilities:
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The Panchayati Raj system promotes participatory governance.
The Panchayati Raj system promotes participatory governance.
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What is the significance of Panchayati Raj in terms of local governance?
What is the significance of Panchayati Raj in terms of local governance?
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Panchayati Raj
Introduction
- Panchayati Raj is a system of local self-government in rural India
- It was established in 1959 through the Panchayati Raj Act
- Aimed at decentralizing power and promoting grassroots democracy
Structure
- Three-tier system:
- Gram Panchayat: Village level, responsible for local development and administration
- Panchayat Samiti: Block level, responsible for implementing development programs and overseeing Gram Panchayats
- Zila Parishad: District level, responsible for coordinating development activities and providing guidance to lower tiers
Functions
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Gram Panchayat:
- Implementing development programs (e.g., sanitation, healthcare, education)
- Maintaining local infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, markets)
- Providing basic services (e.g., water supply, electricity)
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Panchayat Samiti:
- Coordinating development activities in the block
- Supervising Gram Panchayats
- Implementing block-level development programs
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Zila Parishad:
- Coordinating development activities in the district
- Providing guidance and support to lower tiers
- Implementing district-level development programs
Powers and Functions of Panchayats
- Financial powers: Collecting and utilizing funds for local development
- Executive powers: Implementing development programs and providing services
- Legislative powers: Passing resolutions and by-laws for local governance
- Judicial powers: Resolving disputes and enforcing laws at the local level
Significance of Panchayati Raj
- Decentralization: Empowering local communities to take decisions and manage their own development
- Participatory governance: Encouraging citizen participation in decision-making processes
- Rural development: Focusing on the development needs of rural areas
- Promoting local leadership: Developing local leadership and capacity-building
Panchayati Raj
Introduction
- Panchayati Raj is a system of local self-government in rural India, established in 1959 through the Panchayati Raj Act
- Aims to decentralize power and promote grassroots democracy
Structure
- Three-tier system:
- Gram Panchayat: Village level, responsible for local development and administration
- Panchayat Samiti: Block level, responsible for implementing development programs and overseeing Gram Panchayats
- Zila Parishad: District level, responsible for coordinating development activities and providing guidance to lower tiers
Functions of Panchayats
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Gram Panchayat:
- Implements development programs (e.g., sanitation, healthcare, education)
- Maintains local infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, markets)
- Provides basic services (e.g., water supply, electricity)
-
Panchayat Samiti:
- Coordinates development activities in the block
- Supervises Gram Panchayats
- Implements block-level development programs
-
Zila Parishad:
- Coordinates development activities in the district
- Provides guidance and support to lower tiers
- Implements district-level development programs
Powers and Functions of Panchayats
- Financial powers: Collects and utilizes funds for local development
- Executive powers: Implements development programs and provides services
- Legislative powers: Passes resolutions and by-laws for local governance
- Judicial powers: Resolves disputes and enforces laws at the local level
Significance of Panchayati Raj
- Decentralization: Empowers local communities to take decisions and manage their own development
- Participatory governance: Encourages citizen participation in decision-making processes
- Rural development: Focuses on the development needs of rural areas
- Promoting local leadership: Develops local leadership and capacity-building
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Test your knowledge of Panchayati Raj, a system of local self-government in rural India, its structure, and functions. Learn about Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad.
