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Grassroots Democracy–Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas
Class-6
Subject-Social Science
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Questions, activities and projects:
1. Test yourself — without looking at the text above, can you name the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system? What are the key functions of each of the three tiers?
Answer: Three tiers of Panchayati Raj and their functions:
- Gram Panchayat (Village level): Looks after local needs like roads, water, schools, and sanitation.
- Panchayat Samiti (Block level): Coordinates between villages, manages resources, and plans development projects.
- Zila Parishad (District level): Oversees overall development and works on large projects like healthcare and infrastructure.
2. Write a letter to the Sarpanch regarding the issue of plastic bags lying on the roadside in the village.
Answer:
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To, The Sarpanch, [Village Name], [Date]
Subject: Request
to address the issue of plastic bags on the roadside
Respected
Sarpanch,
I am writing to
bring your attention to the problem of plastic bags scattered on the roadside
in our village. These bags are harmful to the environment and animals. I
kindly request you to take steps to clean the area and create awareness among
villagers about reducing plastic use.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely, [Your Name] |
3. In your view, what type of person should be a Gram Panchayat member?
Answer: Qualities of a Gram Panchayat member:
- Should be honest and responsible.
- Should listen to the problems of people.
- Should work for the welfare of the village.
- Should encourage education and cleanliness.
4. Let us suppose that you study in a village school. The school is located next to a highway and students find it difficult to cross the road when they come to school or leave at the end of the day. What are the options to solve this issue? Which institutions in the Panchayati Raj can help you? What can the students do?
Answer: Solutions for highway crossing problem:
- Options: Build a footbridge or install speed breakers and zebra crossings.
- Panchayati Raj institutions that can help: Gram Panchayat to raise the issue, Panchayat Samiti to arrange resources, Zila Parishad for approval.
- What students can do: Write to the Sarpanch, spread awareness, and work together to petition for help.
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