Question

Write the function of gram Sabha and gram panchayat.

Answer 1

The head of the gram Panchayat is called Sarpanch and is chosen amongst the elected representatives. Sarpanch has the responsibility for the development of villages and he/she retains power for five years .
Recording of Grama Sabha attendance and proceedings through proper registers and keeping photographic record have been made mandatory for the conduct of Grama Sabhas. It has been decided to make the Grama Sabha a forum for the conduct of Social Audit of all schemes for the welfare of the people.

Answer 2

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

• To identify beneficiaries for different programmes and schemes.

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