State any two acheivements and two problems of panchayati raj system in india
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Answer:
Panchayati Raj Ssystem has some achievements and some problems as well. These are as follows.
Achievements -
1) The introduction of local self government has helped to deepen the roots of democracy in India.
2) It has increased the representation of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and women as well by stipulating reservations for them in elected bodies, thus empowering these sections of the society.
Problems -
1) Most of the state governments are not ready to provide powers to the local governments. Neither they are ready to provide sufficient funds according their needs.
2) Elections of the local self governments are held regularly but Gram Sabhas, Block Committees and Zila Parishads (District Councils) do not hold their meetings regularly.
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Panchayats can best carry out the development programmes, such as mending roads, terrace, and embank the fields, building bunds, digging drains, provide fresh drinking water, etc. They are best constituted to organize voluntary labour for social upliftment and economic amelioration. Since they are directly involving the local people, resource distribution for the various development works is more appropriate and involves less risk.
b) Panchayati Raj system ensures effective coordination between Government programmes and those of voluntary agencies. It acts as a potential school for political training of the masses and can also serve as schools of social service, health care, popular education and social progress.