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Grama Sabha/Ward Sabha

Gramasabha / Ward Sabha
Highlights the importance of Gramasabha in the democratic planning process.

What is Gramasabha?

Gramasabha is a body consisting of all persons registered in the electoral rolls of a ward within a Grama Panchayat.

Gramasabha / Ward Sabha Member

Every voter registered in the electoral roll of a specific ward is a member of that Ward's Gramasabha.

Convenor

The Ward Member serves as the Convenor. It is their responsibility to convene and conduct Gramasabha meetings.

President / Chairperson

The Grama Panchayat President or Vice President presides over the Gramasabha meetings.

Convening Meetings

A Gramasabha meeting must be held at least once every three months, totaling a minimum of 4 meetings a year.

Quorum

The quorum for a Gramasabha meeting is 10% of the total voters. For an adjourned meeting, the quorum requirement reduces to 50 voters.

Special Meetings

If requested in writing by at least 10% of the voters, a special Gramasabha meeting must be convened within 15 days.

Co-ordinator

An official is designated as the Co-ordinator to assist and coordinate the activities of the Gramasabha.

Questions & Suggestions

Members have the right to raise questions and offer suggestions regarding the items on the agenda.

Decisions

Decisions and resolutions passed by the Gramasabha are to be formally submitted to the Panchayat committee.

Powers and Responsibilities of Gramasabha / Ward Sabha
A. Project Planning and Implementation
  • Assist in collecting essential data and information required for formulating development plans.
  • Identify local priorities, determine development needs, and prepare priority lists.
  • Evaluate proposals submitted by self-help groups and neighborhood groups.
  • Monitor and encourage the timely implementation and completion of community welfare projects.
B. Beneficiary Lists
  • Prepare priority lists of eligible beneficiaries for various government schemes and projects.
  • Select eligible candidates for welfare programs, housing initiatives, and social security schemes.
  • Identify ineligible inclusions, point out discrepancies, and suggest necessary corrections.
C. Financial Oversight and Audit
  • Review accounts of expenditure and audit reports pertaining to the Panchayat’s financial year.
  • Conduct social audits and assess the performance of ongoing and completed local development projects.
  • Track and monitor the operational status of projects approved by the Gramasabha.