Topic : Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
2. Explain the role of Panchayat Raj in changing the traditional power structure in Rural India. (250 words)
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Why the question:
The article explains the impact of Panchayat Raj system on the traditional rural power structure in the country.
Key Demand of the question:
Explain the role of Panchayat Raj in changing the traditional power structure in Rural India.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Briefly explain the background of traditional power structure that existed in Rural India before the coming of Panchayat Raj system.
Body:
First explain what type of power structure existed in Rural India.
Then move onto explain the coming of Panchayat Raj system.
Discuss the functions of Gram Panchayat; As part of the infrastructure of the democratic system in India, Panchayat plays a very important role in the village. The Gram Panchayat plays major role in village administration. In the village, it exercises the functions like sanitation, public health, street lighting, maintenance of burning and burial grounds, keeping records of birth and deaths, establishment of the centres for child welfare, propagation of family planning, promotion of agriculture and animal husbandry, construction of public building and tanks, organization of co-operative societies, hearing and settling of minor disputes etc.
List down the positives that the system brought into the Rural India.
Conclusion:
Conclude with importance of it.
