Village President

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Sarpanch: The First Step
Towards Village Self-Rule
(Gram Swaraj) 🧑‍⚖️

The Gram Panchayat is the backbone
of Local Self-Government in India's villages.
The leader of this Gram Panchayat is
the Sarpanch
(also called Gram Pradhan or Mukhiya).
The word Sarpanch means
'the head of five decision-makers'
(Sar = Head, Panch = Five).
The Sarpanch is the people's representative,
directly elected by the villagers
through the Gram Sabha (Village Assembly).

1. History of the
Panchayat Raj System in India

This system was created to realize
Mahatma Gandhi's dream of
Gram Swaraj (self-rule in villages),
one of the founding fathers of
the Indian Constitution.

· Beginning (1959): After India
gained independence, Rajasthan
became the first state to establish
this system. Prime Minister Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru formally
inaugurated the system in the
Nagaur district of Rajasthan
on October 2, 1959.

· First Election/Sarpanch:
The first election under the
Panchayat Raj system in Nagaur
district led to the history of India's
first elected Sarpanch.

· Constitutional Status
(73rd Amendment - 1992):
To fix problems like delayed
elections and weak functioning,
the 73rd Constitutional Amendment
Act was passed in 1992. This gave
Constitutional Status to
the Panchayat Raj institutions.
The amendment made the
following mandatory:

o A three-tier system
(Gram Panchayat,
Mandal Parishad,
Zilla Parishad).

o Elections must
be held every 5 years.

o Reservation of seats
for Women, SC/ST/BCs.

2. Sarpanch Election,
Eligibility, and Term

The Sarpanch post is the most crucial
at the village level, and people
elect the Sarpanch directly (direct election).

Detail	Description
Election Method	Direct method (Village voters elect directly).
Term of Office	Five (5) years.
Minimum Age to Contest	Must have completed 21 years of age.
Eligibility	Name must be registered in the voters' list of the respective Gram Panchayat.
Reservations	Seats are reserved for Women, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Backward Classes (BC) as per law.

🗳️ Sarpanch Profile:
The People's Choice

The Sarpanch is chosen
through a direct election.

Detail	The Rule
Election	Direct Vote (by all village voters)
Term	5 Years
Minimum Age	21 Years

3. Powers, Functions,
and Responsibilities
of the Sarpanch

The Sarpanch is a key person
who supervises all village
development activities and acts
as a bridge between
the government and the people.

A. Administrative and
Legal Functions:

1. Gram Panchayat Meetings:
Organizing and presiding over
the Gram Panchayat meetings.

2. Gram Sabha Management:
Conducting at least
two Gram Sabha meetings annually
to approve the village budget and
discuss work plans.

3. Implementing Decisions:
Getting the resolutions passed
by the Gram Panchayat and
government orders implemented
through the Village Secretary
(Panchayat Secretary).

4. Record Supervision:
Monitoring the income-expenditure
accounts and records of the
Gram Panchayat.

5. Government Liaison: Explaining
and implementing Central and
State Government schemes
and regulations for the villagers.

B. Development and
Infrastructure Functions:

1. Sanitation and Health: Ensuring
clean streets, supervising sewage
drains and waste management,
and taking steps to prevent epidemics.

2. Drinking Water Supply: Providing
drinking water to the villagers and
managing the supply.

3. Street Lights: Installing and
supervising the maintenance
of street lights in the village.

4. Roads and Buildings: Construction,
repair, and maintenance of roads,
culverts, and government
buildings under the Panchayat's control.

5. Development Plans: Taking the
initiative to prepare development plans
(e.g., Employment Guarantee Works,
Central/State schemes).

6. Tax Collection: Supervising
the collection of Panchayat taxes
like house tax and water tax.

4. Key Role of
the Sarpanch in
Village Development

A Sarpanch's role is not limited to
basic infrastructure.
A visionary Sarpanch
can bring about holistic development.

· Identifying Beneficiaries:
Identifying and approving the
genuine beneficiaries for
Central and State schemes
(houses, pensions, etc.)
in the Gram Sabha.

· Social Unity: Ensuring
a peaceful environment
among all castes and classes
in the village and working
to promote unity.

· Resource Mobilization (Funding):
Approaching government officials
and donors for extra funds, grants,
or donations, in addition to Panchayat funds.

· Decision-Making Power:
The Sarpanch has the authority to
take necessary action for public welfare
during emergencies (floods, fires)
even without the immediate
approval of the Gram Panchayat.
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