Local Self Government

Saturday, November 26 2011, 12:32 AM

Legislative Steps to Improve Panchayati Raj Institutions
An amendment bill is proposed to reserve 50% of seats in PRIs for women and reservation for SC/STs
in proportion to their population in the village.
1.
It is the duty of the Panchayat Officer / Secretary to ensure that relatives of women Panchs are not
present in the Panchayat meetings.
2.
Role of Gram Sabha in Implementing the Forest Right Act, 2006
To determine the claims of STs and community rights over the shared resources in their area. 1.
To recommend development projects in the area to the government which involves felling of trees. 2.
To consider resettlement packages of people affected by the government projects in the area. 3.
To pass a resolution against any higher authority for violation of forests in the area and if no action is
taken by the State Monitoring Committee on the resolution within a specified time then any court
would be enabled to take it up.
4.
Schemes for Empowerment of Panchayats
Backward Regions Grant Scheme: In 250 backward districts, funds are provided to promote Panchayati
institutions by giving them a greater say in planning and execution of schemes.
1.
Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana: Funds are released to States for training and capacity building of
Panchayati Raj Institutions in districts uncovered by the BRGF.
2.
e-Panchayat: For computerizing the databases, accounts and other functions of the Gram Panchayats
for accountability and transparency.
3.
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