village administration

1.      What does the word Panchayat mean?

Panchayat’ literally means an assembly (yat) of five (panch) wise and respected elders chosen and accepted by the village community.

2.      What do the members of the Panchayat look after?

A Panchayat refers to a council of elected members who look after the social,

economic and cultural needs of a village.

3.      Why is Panchayati Raj is a three tier System?

Because it works at three different levels Village Panchayats at the village

level, the Panchayat Samiti at the block level and the Zila Parishad at the

district level.

 

4.      Explain the importance of Panchayat System?

People living in rural areas are made aware of the political, social and technological issues.

It empowers the women as the Constitution has made it obligatory to have

33% reservation of panchayat posts for women.

Women have begun to take charge of their official responsibilities in

panchayats.

People in rural areas feel responsible to participate in the country’s

administration.

5.      What is Gram Sabha?

Gram sabha is an assembly of all adults who live in the area covered by the Panchayat.

6.      Who is eligible to become a member of the Gram Sabha?

Ans. Any person who is 18 years old or more and has the right to vote is a member of the gram sabha.

7.      What is the secretary responsible for?

The secretary is responsible for calling the meetings of the Gram Sabha and the Gram Panchayat, and keeps a record of the proceedings.

8.      Write the difference between Gram Sabha and Gram panchayat.

9.      Explain the functions of Panchayat Samiti.

·         Ans. Panchayat samiti executes designs and programmes for which specific funds are allocated by the state government or the Central Government.

·         It promotes and coordinates different development programmes of its areas such as provision of drinking water in the villages, improvement and renovation of rural roads. It also structures regulations for the markets.

·         It gives encouragement to Cottage industries such as handlooms, handicrafts, traditional art and artisans.

·         It looks after the welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other backward classes. It provides self emplyment schemes in rural areas.