Question

What is gram sabha?describe 4 functions of gram sabha

Answer 1

Answer:

Gram Sabha exercises such powers and performs such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.

The Gram Sabha functions to provide checks and balances on the working of the Gram Panchayat. During the meeting of the Gram Sabha, all the attendants have the right to raise questions if they find some wrongdoing. It is important that all members of the village attend the Gram Sabha meetings.

To help implementation of the development programmes and schemes of the Panchayat.

To identify beneficiaries for different programmes and schemes. However, if the Gram Sabha fails to identify such beneficiaries within a reasonable time, the Gram Panchayat shall identify the beneficiaries.

To solicit support — in cash or kind or both and voluntary labour — from the public for community welfare programmes.

To support the programmes of mass education and family welfare.

To promote unity and harmony among all sections of the society in the village.

Answer 2

• The gram sabha means a meeting of the village. A gram sabha can be only for one village or more than one village.

• A gram panchayat refers to a council of elected members which looks after the social,economical and cultural needs of the villages..

• The work of a gram panchayat is to settle disputes between people..