GRAMASABHA
👥Grama Sabha
The Grama Sabha of a village consists of all persons whose names are included in the electoral roll relating to that village within the area of a Grama Panchayat. A voter in a ward is a member of the Grama Sabha of that ward.
📌Convenor
Ward members are the convenors of the Grama Sabhas. Under necessary circumstances, another ward member may be appointed as the convenor.
🎙️Chairperson
The Grama Panchayat President presides over the Grama Sabha. In their absence, the Vice President or the Convenor shall perform the duty.
📅Convening Meetings
The responsibility of convening the meetings rests with the ward member, who is also the convenor.
✅Quorum
The quorum is 10% of the total voters. When a meeting adjourned for lack of quorum reconvenes, the quorum requirement shall be 50 members.
📝Special Meeting
If 10% of the voters in a ward request in writing, a special Grama Sabha meeting must be convened within 15 days.
🤝Coordinator
An official designated by the Grama Panchayat will act as the coordinator and assist the convenor.
❓Questions and Suggestions
Members may submit their questions and suggestions in writing either before or during the meeting.
📜Resolutions
Resolutions can be passed by a majority vote on matters within the jurisdiction of the Grama Sabha.
⚙️Powers and Responsibilities
🏗️Project Planning and Execution
- Collect necessary information required for development projects.
- Prepare project proposals and determine priorities.
- Provide voluntary services and financial assistance.
💧Public Amenity Projects
- Propose locations where streetlights need to be installed.
- Suggest locations for public water taps and wells.
- Provide suggestions for sanitation and irrigation projects.
🛠️Public Works / Civil Works
- Obtain estimate details of the works to be undertaken.
- Assist and monitor beneficiary committees.
- Gather details regarding works to be implemented.
