Which of the following is the Executive Committee of Gram Sabha in India?

Key Points

• The Village Panchayat, also known as Gram Panchayat, is the executive committee of the Gram Sabha.
• It is responsible for executing the decisions taken by the Gram Sabha, which is the general assembly of all the villagers.
• Members of the Village Panchayat are elected by the Gram Sabha members.
• The Village Panchayat is headed by a Sarpanch, who is also elected by the Gram Sabha.

Additional Information

• Gram Sabha:
  • The Gram Sabha is a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village within the area of the Panchayat at the village level.
  • It is a village assembly that meets periodically to discuss and decide on the common issues affecting the village.
  • It is considered the most significant body as it directly represents the village community.
• Village Panchayat:
  • The Village Panchayat is the executive arm of the Gram Sabha and is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the village.
  • It implements the decisions taken by the Gram Sabha and manages the village's resources and development activities.
  • It consists of elected representatives, including the Sarpanch (head) and other members.
• District Panchayat:
  • The District Panchayat (or Zila Parishad) is the third tier of the Panchayati Raj system.
  • It operates at the district level and coordinates the activities of the Village Panchayats and Panchayat Samitis (block-level panchayats).
• Justice Panchayat:
  • Justice Panchayats, or Nyaya Panchayats, are judicial bodies at the village level aimed at providing speedy and inexpensive justice to rural people.
  • They handle minor civil and criminal cases and function independently of the Gram Panchayat.
• Panchayat Committee:
  • The Panchayat Committee (or Panchayat Samiti) is the intermediate tier of the Panchayati Raj system.
  • It operates at the block level and coordinates the development activities of the Village Panchayats within its jurisdiction.