ICSE · Grade 6

Ch. 1: Panchayati Raj System

Third tier of Indian democracy: village (Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, Nyaya Panchayat), block (Block Samiti) and district (Zila Parishad). Local self-government for participation, cooperation and village development.

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# Quick Revision - **Panchayati Raj** = rural local self-government; **third tier** of Indian democracy - **Village:** Gram Sabha + Gram Panchayat + Nyaya Panchayat - **Block:** Block Samiti (BDO) - **District:** Zila Parishad (District Collector) - **Sarpanch** heads Gram Panchayat - **Reservations:** SC/ST + 1/3 women - **Aim:** participation, cooperation, self-sufficiency ## Trail Treasures | Term | Meaning | |------|---------| | Panchayat | Group of five people | | Sarpanch | Head of the panchayat | | Nyaya Panchayat | Village judiciary | | IAS | Indian Administrative Services | | Five-year plan projects | Government development plans every five years |
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  • 14.1 Panchayati Raj System
    Third tier of democracy. Panchayat = group of five. Ancient panchs; weaker under British; revived af…
  • 14.2 Gram Sabha
    Village assembly of all adults (18+) in villages with 500+ population. Permanent body; meets twice a…
  • 14.2.1 Gram Panchayat
    Elected body of Gram Sabha. Sarpanch and panchs. SC/ST and women reservations. Compulsory and option…
  • 14.2.2 Nyaya Panchayat
    Village judiciary for petty civil/criminal cases. Cheap and speedy. Small fines only. Appeal to high…
  • 14.3 Block Samiti
    Tehsil/taluka level. Groups villages. BDO implements plans. Supervises gram panchayats. Development …
  • 14.4 Zila Parishad
    District level top tier. Headed by District Collector (IAS). Links state and block. Approves budgets…

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