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NCERT Class 6 Political Science Chapter 5: Panchayati Raj
NCERT Class 6 Political Science
Chapter 5: Panchayati Raj
Committees on Panchayati Raj
- Balwant Rai Mehta: 1957
- V. T. Krishnammachari: 1960
- Takhatmal Jain Study Group: 1966
- Ashok Mehta Committee: 1977
- G. V. K. Rao Committee: 1985
- Dr. L. M. Singhvi Committee: 1986
Gram Sabha
- Panchayat President – Sarpanch
- Members – Panch (Ward members)
- Ward Members + Sarpanch = Gram Panchayat (5 years)
- Has secretary appointed by government – call meetings and keep recording of proceedings?
Discuss
- Social Issues
- Water Problem
- BPL Benefits
- Track misuse of money
- Undue favour to group of people
Work of Gram Panchayat
- Construction and maintenance of water sources, roads, drainage, school buildings and CPR.
- Levy and collect local taxes.
- Execute government schemes related to employment
Source of Funds
- Collection of taxes on houses, market places etc.
- Government scheme funds received by Janpad and Zila Panchayats
- Donations for community works
3 tier System of Panchayat
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