Organizational Structure

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Grama Panchayat Institutional Structure

The administrative and participatory institutional structure of the Grama Panchayat as a local self-government institution at the village level

Grama Panchayat is a Local Self Government Institution (LSGI) at the village level. It forms the lowest tier of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system strengthened through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.

1. 🏛️ The Council

The Council is the highest institutional body of the Panchayat.

👥 Members

The Panchayat is divided into several wards, and representatives elected directly by the people from each ward are known as Ward Members (Panchayat Members).

👤 Chairperson

The President (Chairperson) and Vice President are elected from among the elected members with majority support.

⚖️ Reservation

A prescribed number of seats in the Council are reserved for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe communities and women.

📅 Term

The term of the Panchayat Council is five years.

2. 📋 Standing Committees

Standing Committees are formed to ensure efficient functioning of the Panchayat in various subject areas.

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Development Standing Committee

Development Affairs

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Welfare Standing Committee

Welfare Affairs

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Finance Standing Committee

Finance Affairs

Function: These committees formulate and plan programmes in their respective subject areas and make recommendations to the Council for approval.

3. 👨‍💼 The Executive Wing

The Executive Wing is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Council and carrying out the day-to-day administrative functions of the Panchayat.

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Secretary

The Secretary is the Chief Executive Officer of the Grama Panchayat. The Secretary is responsible for Panchayat funds and for implementing the decisions of the Council.

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Other Staff

Assistant Secretaries, Clerks, and other technical staff assist the Secretary in carrying out various Panchayat functions.

4. 🗣️ Participatory Committees

Participatory Committees are important mechanisms for ensuring people's participation in development activities.

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Grama Sabha

The Grama Sabha is the most basic and important participatory body comprising the voters of the Panchayat.

Key Role:

Panchayat development plans
Budget-related matters
Beneficiary lists

The participation and approval of the Grama Sabha are ensured in matters relating to the above areas.

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Ward Sabha

The Ward Sabha is a meeting of all voters belonging to a particular ward.

Key Role:

The Ward Sabha serves as the primary forum for discussing development issues and local needs of the ward.