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ROLE OF PANCHAYATS IN SERVICE DELIVERY
What make Panchayats suitable for effective delivery of public services?
Panchayats have been mandated for economic development, strengthening social justice and implementation of Central and State Government Schemes including those 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution. In this context, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are responsible for delivery of basic services as enshrined under Article 243G specifically in the areas of Health & Sanitation, Education, Nutrition, Drinking Water.
The PRIs by design has many positive features for the effective delivery of essential services. This includes:
Participatory Governance: Gram Sabhas have been empowered to prepare and implement plans at the local level.
Social Inclusion: Constitutionally mandated reservation for women (1/3rd seats) and other marginalised communities such as SCs and STs in Panchayats ensure their participation.
Accountability: Regular elections to Panchayats and empowerment to Gram Sabha to undertake Social Audit under certain programs such as MGNREGA.
Responsiveness: Due to its proximity to voters, locally elected representatives know their small constituency better and are in advantageous position to provide better services.
As per NITI Aayog, Localising of SDGs i.e. their implementation at the sub national or grassroot level is essential for achieving the SDG targets for provisioning of basic services.
Bottom-up approach: The Gram Panchayats are constitutionally mandated for preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) that are in convergence with schemes of all related Central Ministries / Line Departments related to 29 subjects.
Functional Transparency: Public disclosure to the Gram Panchayats (GP) regarding funds made available under various schemes.
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