Gram Sabha - A Tool of Self Governance

Abstract

Democracy is a tool for accountability and equality, and people all over the world are working hard to reform, deepen, and innovative democracy. The entire world is fascinated by India's democratic institutions and structures, which are inextricably connected to Indian democracy. Every village will be a republic or panchayat with complete authority. As a result, every village must be self-sufficient and capable of running its own affairs. This does not rule out reliance on, and eager assistance from, neighbours or the rest of the world. India has a long history of grassroots self-government institutions. The structure and roles of local governments varied from territory to territory in Tamil Nadu’s history. The Gram Sabha is a tool for strengthening local democracy that allows all social segments, including previously oppressed groups, to sit and address issues that affect people's lives on an equal footing with other social segments. It is stated in article 243, which describes Gram Sabha as a body made up of people who are registered in the electoral rolls of a village that falls within the panchayat's jurisdiction at the village level. Emphasizing the importance of the Gram Sabha over the Gram Panchayats may motivate all sections of society, but it will erode the latter's sense of responsibility and accountability. As a result, a combination of approaches is needed to not only improve the Gram Panchayat’s ability to prepare, implement, and track, but also to make the Gram Sabha aware of its own responsibilities in strengthening the institution it has elected from within itself.