PPT: Grassroots Democracy — Part 2: Local Government in Rural Areas

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L O C A L
G O V E R N M E N T I N
R U R A L A R E A S
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L O C A L
G O V E R N M E N T I N
R U R A L A R E A S
India is huge, with many villages, towns,
and cities. Lakshmanpur is a small
Himalayan village with about 200 houses
and 700 people, most of whom are
farmers. Some work in the armed forces
or move to cities.
India uses a system called Panchayati
Raj that lets villagers help make decisions
for their community.
In t r o d u c t i o n
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L O C A L
G O V E R N M E N T I N
R U R A L A R E A S
India is huge, with many villages, towns,
and cities. Lakshmanpur is a small
Himalayan village with about 200 houses
and 700 people, most of whom are
farmers. Some work in the armed forces
or move to cities.
India uses a system called Panchayati
Raj that lets villagers help make decisions
for their community.
In t r o d u c t i o n
Panchayati Raj System
India has a Panchayat in every village, a
council that helps run the community. The
Panchayati Raj system works in three
levels: village, block, and district.
Every Indian village has a Panchayat—a
local council for decision-making. It works
on three levels: village, block, and district.
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L O C A L
G O V E R N M E N T I N
R U R A L A R E A S
India is huge, with many villages, towns,
and cities. Lakshmanpur is a small
Himalayan village with about 200 houses
and 700 people, most of whom are
farmers. Some work in the armed forces
or move to cities.
India uses a system called Panchayati
Raj that lets villagers help make decisions
for their community.
In t r o d u c t i o n
Panchayati Raj System
India has a Panchayat in every village, a
council that helps run the community. The
Panchayati Raj system works in three
levels: village, block, and district.
Every Indian village has a Panchayat—a
local council for decision-making. It works
on three levels: village, block, and district.
F a r m i n g : Helping farmers with their work. 1.
H o u s in g : Making sure people have good houses and infrastructure. 2.
R o a d s : Keeping the roads in good condition. 3.
W a t e r : Making sure everyone has enough water. 4.
Responsibilities of Panchayati Raj
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L O C A L
G O V E R N M E N T I N
R U R A L A R E A S
India is huge, with many villages, towns,
and cities. Lakshmanpur is a small
Himalayan village with about 200 houses
and 700 people, most of whom are
farmers. Some work in the armed forces
or move to cities.
India uses a system called Panchayati
Raj that lets villagers help make decisions
for their community.
In t r o d u c t i o n
Panchayati Raj System
India has a Panchayat in every village, a
council that helps run the community. The
Panchayati Raj system works in three
levels: village, block, and district.
Every Indian village has a Panchayat—a
local council for decision-making. It works
on three levels: village, block, and district.
F a r m i n g : Helping farmers with their work. 1.
H o u s in g : Making sure people have good houses and infrastructure. 2.
R o a d s : Keeping the roads in good condition. 3.
W a t e r : Making sure everyone has enough water. 4.
Responsibilities of Panchayati Raj
5 . E d u c a tio n : Looking after local schools and learning activities. 
6. H e a l th: Making sure people have access to health care. 
7. S o c i a l W e lf a r e: Helping with programs that support the community.
8. C u l tu re : Encouraging and supporting cultural events and activities.
Responsibilities of Panchayati Raj