Question

Ownership of minor forest produces comes under ________.

1. Gram Panchayat 
2. Janpad Panchayat
3. Zila Panchayat
4. State Government

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Gram Panchayat 

The correct answer is Gram Panchayat.

• The Gram Sabha in the Panchayat Act was entrusted with wide-ranging powers starting from consultation on land acquisition to that of ownership over minor forest produces and leasing of minor minerals. 
• The Panchayat is chaired by the president of the village, known as a Sarpanch.
• The term of the elected representatives is five years.
• The Secretary of the Panchayat is a non-elected representative, appointed by the state government, to oversee Panchayat activities.

 

• The important functions of a Gram Panchayat:
  • Providing an adequate number of street lights.
  • Ensuring prompt registration and reporting of birth and deaths.
  • Ensuring universal enrollment of children in primary school
  • Achieving universal immunization of children.
  • Providing sanitation and proper drainage.
  • Construction, repair, and maintenance of public streets.
  • Maintenance of records relating to the population census, crop census, cattle census.
  • Drinking water.