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Eat biryani and don't worry. There will be no inquiry: UP's rural development officer tells Gram Pradhans
Eat biryani and don't worry. There will be no inquiry: UP's rural development officer tells Gram Pradhans

By Ranvijay Singh

From the past few days, it was rumoured that the administration is to initiate a probe into the personal assets and workings of the gram pradhans. The news created a massive stir. However, the state rural development gave a clean chit to them and said there shan't be any scrutiny

From the past few days, it was rumoured that the administration is to initiate a probe into the personal assets and workings of the gram pradhans. The news created a massive stir. However, the state rural development gave a clean chit to them and said there shan't be any scrutiny

Uttar Pradesh Govt Gearing Up For ‘TB-Free India’ Campaign At Panchayat Level
Uttar Pradesh Govt Gearing Up For ‘TB-Free India’ Campaign At Panchayat Level

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will be training and directing the state’s health officials to ensure tuberculosis eradication and go on a mission mode at village-level.

Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will be training and directing the state’s health officials to ensure tuberculosis eradication and go on a mission mode at village-level.

In Uttar Pradesh, no work has happened at the panchayat level in the past two months. This is why
In Uttar Pradesh, no work has happened at the panchayat level in the past two months. This is why

By Ranvijay Singh

The online payment system in gram panchayats was to start from August 15. However, the cheque-payment system was discontinued from July 31. It's been two months that village heads have withdrawn any funds, which means no work has happened

The online payment system in gram panchayats was to start from August 15. However, the cheque-payment system was discontinued from July 31. It's been two months that village heads have withdrawn any funds, which means no work has happened

In this village, roads and drains exist … but only on paper
In this village, roads and drains exist … but only on paper

By Ranvijay Singh

Pipauli is a nondescript village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district. There are thousands of Pipaulis in India where owing to rampant corruption in gram panchayats, development happens, but only on paper. The villagers continue to suffer

Pipauli is a nondescript village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district. There are thousands of Pipaulis in India where owing to rampant corruption in gram panchayats, development happens, but only on paper. The villagers continue to suffer

Bundelkhand: Women make their presence felt in gram panchayats, and lead the change
Bundelkhand: Women make their presence felt in gram panchayats, and lead the change

By Aishwarya Tripathi

What changes when women cross the fault lines and take charge in local governing bodies? Many believe that women leading a panchayat can put the focus back on issues such as water and girls’ education.

What changes when women cross the fault lines and take charge in local governing bodies? Many believe that women leading a panchayat can put the focus back on issues such as water and girls’ education.

पूरे देश में ओडीएफ का शोर है, जानिए कैसे गांव को बनाया जाता है खुले में शौच से मुक्त
पूरे देश में ओडीएफ का शोर है, जानिए कैसे गांव को बनाया जाता है खुले में शौच से मुक्त

By Deepanshu Mishra

Gram Sabhas are supposed to meet twice a year. Not many villagers know this
Gram Sabhas are supposed to meet twice a year. Not many villagers know this

By Ranvijay Singh

A few days back, around 2,500 villagers fell victim to a mysterious fever in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district. When Gaon Connection visited some of the villages here, it was found that they live in unhygienic conditions. When asked why don't they raise these issues in gram sabha meetings, most villagers drew a blank

A few days back, around 2,500 villagers fell victim to a mysterious fever in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district. When Gaon Connection visited some of the villages here, it was found that they live in unhygienic conditions. When asked why don't they raise these issues in gram sabha meetings, most villagers drew a blank

Madhya Pradesh: For the first time, a gram panchayat in Panna district elects an all-women panchayat
Madhya Pradesh: For the first time, a gram panchayat in Panna district elects an all-women panchayat

By Arun Singh

Good news from the adivasi-dominated Panna district where Aramganj gram panchayat has elected a woman sarpanch and 17 women panchs as representatives for the rural administration. In order to felicitate the panchayat for its achievement, the state government will reward it with Rs 1,500,000 which will be utilised for the welfare of the rural residents. Details here.

Good news from the adivasi-dominated Panna district where Aramganj gram panchayat has elected a woman sarpanch and 17 women panchs as representatives for the rural administration. In order to felicitate the panchayat for its achievement, the state government will reward it with Rs 1,500,000 which will be utilised for the welfare of the rural residents. Details here.

There is a need for amendment in the Panchayati Raj Act
There is a need for amendment in the Panchayati Raj Act

By Dr SB Misra

As of now, Gram Pradhans only have rights, but no responsibility. The Centre should act as a facilitator to resolve issues of farmers pertaining to irrigation, canal, tube wells, support prices and seed-fertilizers. The Gram Pradhans can be vested with statutory responsibility and some honorarium to supervise its functioning. There should be absolute decentralization of local administration till the level of Panchayat

As of now, Gram Pradhans only have rights, but no responsibility. The Centre should act as a facilitator to resolve issues of farmers pertaining to irrigation, canal, tube wells, support prices and seed-fertilizers. The Gram Pradhans can be vested with statutory responsibility and some honorarium to supervise its functioning. There should be absolute decentralization of local administration till the level of Panchayat

Jharkhand: Parents & Children Protest Against Shortage of Teachers in Latehar
Jharkhand: Parents & Children Protest Against Shortage of Teachers in Latehar

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The parents in Jharkhand's Latehar allege that school teachers retire without any new appointments being made. This has led to an acute shortage of teachers in the primary schools in the district. Details here.

The parents in Jharkhand's Latehar allege that school teachers retire without any new appointments being made. This has led to an acute shortage of teachers in the primary schools in the district. Details here.

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