Institutional Structure
🏛️ Gram Panchayat Institutional Structure
Governance at a Glance
Gram Sabha (General Assembly)
👥 Governing Body (People's Representatives)
• President
• Vice President
• Gram Panchayat Committee
• Standing committees
💼 Staff
• Panchayat Secretary
• Assistant Secretary
• Junior Superintendent
• Accountant
• Senior Clerk / Clerk
• Office Attendant
1. Governing body consisting of people's representatives
Gram Panchayat President
The president is the chief administrator of the panchayat. He leads the development activities and administration of the panchayat.
🔹 Vice President
Provides full cooperation to the President in administrative activities. In the absence of the President, the administrative duties of the Panchayat are performed by the Vice President.
🔹 Gram Panchayat Committee
It is the main governing body with people's representatives. This committee manages the entire development and administrative affairs of the panchayat.
👥 Standing Committees
These are the special committees that manage the development, finance, health and education functions of the panchayat:
Committees
Tasks and Objectives
Development Standing Committee
Development projects of Panchayat are being implemented. People's welfare and infrastructure development are targeted.
Standing Committee on Finance
Controls the income and expenditure of the panchayat. Oversees budget and financial records.
Standing Committee on Health and Education
Regulates and improves health and education activities within panchayat limits.
Standing Committee on Welfare
Implementation of public welfare schemes. Targeting social security and welfare activities for the marginalized.
Other sub-committees
Committees are formed for activities in specific areas. Providing necessary assistance for various projects.
2. Administrative Staff
Employees who work to legally implement the decisions of the Governing Body and facilitate the day-to-day affairs of the office:
💼 Panchayat Secretary