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RURAL GOVERNING BODIES

Children

: Its wonderful.I am happy to see farmers using

tractors in the field and children studying in school.
: Let me explain to you about the people who are
involved in this process and also about the local
self government.
The Government of our country is doing its best to provide facilities
important resource of a country. Utilization of this human resource in an
effective manner will result in the prosperity of the nation.
India is a democratic country. The majority of the people live in villages.
requirements like Education, Drinking water, Health care and Sanitation in
the villages, we have local self-government. This is run by the local people.
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for the welfare and development of the people. People are the most

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whatever they do will result in the improvement of their living
conditions in the villages.

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The village Panchayat gets its income from:

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Fees collected for registration

Administering Polio drops is

compulsory for children below
the age of 5.

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Children are vaccinated in schools to safeguard them.

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The Corporation Building in Chennai is called Ripon Building.

Ripon Building

Lord Ripon

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(a) Robert Clive (b) Lord Ripon

(b) 2/3

1/4

(a) Thenkasi

(b) Pudur

Madurai

(a) car

(b) government school

home

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I have trees, plants and colourful flowers. I give fresh air. Children
play while elders walk here.

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2. ROAD SAFETY

light at the
pedestrian crossing turns green

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"Suppose there is no zebra crossing what should I do?" asked Ravi.

reach
the middle of the road to make sure that no vehicles have suddenly

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walk, not run.

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The next day, the teacher said. "I am going to tell you a real life story
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There was a young boy named Shyam in Class V, who travelled by bus
to school every day. Both his parents were working and he came to
school with his neighbour Kiran who was in Class XI. Kiran and his
friends did not travel safely by bus. What do you think they did?" asked
the teacher.

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Helpline

SITUATIONS WHICH NEED EXTRA CARE

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3. OUR HERITAGE

four of them here.

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It has existed even before 6 A.D. It has been ruled by Jains, Pallavas,
Cholas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar Kings, Nayaka Rulers, Deccan Nawabs,
Marathas, Arcot Nawabs, Europeans etc., till India achieved independence.
But we will just think of some important and interesting aspects.

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After the fall of the Deccan Nawabs at the end of the 17th
century. Marathas undeer Chatrapathi Sivaji wrested Gingee from
them. He asked his brother Sambhaji to rule it. The most famous person
associated with this fort was Desingh Raja. The Mughal General Zulfikar
Khan captured Gingee after a tough fight with the Marathas. It was handed
over to Swaroop Singh, the head of the army.

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Fort is considered as a historic monument.

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markings and jewellery.

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Fort St.George is the administrative headquarters of the legislative

assembly of Tamil Nadu.
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Chennai in 1639. Today's Chennai (Madras) grew around this Fort.

So this fort was given the name of Fort St.George.

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Who was St. George?

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Tharangambadi was founded by the Danish

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artefacts

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3. Ownership of Vellore Fort

Tharangambadi

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These inspired to make

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got developed into the parai.

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Parai is a drum, an instrument used to convey some messages

to the comman. It was very much a part of the life of ancient Tamils. 12
different types of parai are mentioned in 'Puranaanooru'. The types are

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mythical creature yali it was named yazhi or yazh. This head piece
continues in the Veena.The Yazh was played with the fingers of both the
hands

the Yazh.

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Interesting Facts

Find out :

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It contains three parts namely 1.Kuzhal 2. Thimiru 3. Anasu.

The body of the nadaswaram is made out of a tree called aacha.

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Share with your friends how you enjoyed the music.

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played the Mridangam when Lord Shiva danced the Thandavam. It is

considered to be Deva Vadyam or Divine Instrument.

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