Question

how can a gram sabha ensure active participation of the people in democratically elected panchayats?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sarpanch is legally bound to organize Gram Sabha meetings.

It is an obligatory duty of Sarpanch to organize a minimum of two Gram Sabha meetings every year on the dates prescribed by the Government.

Sarpanch should take steps to ensure larger participation of people at Gram Sabha meetings.

Sarpanch should take all measures to ensure participation of people from all sections of society mainly, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Women, and he should encourage them to express their grievances and give suggestions in the Gram Sabha, which are discussed in detail in the next meeting.

Sarpanch should preside over the Gram Sabha meetings, except that of Social Audit Gram Sabha.

Sarpanch should sign the register meant for recording the minutes of Gram Sabha meeting.

As the chairperson of the Gram Sabha meeting, the Sarpanch can answer the questions raised at the Gram Sabha by the members.

The sarpanch has to ensure that the suggestions made in the Gram Sabha meeting, are discussed on priority basis in Gram Panchayat meetings.

Sarpanch should play a pro-active role for initiating proper action on the Gram Sabha resolutions.