ACTIZEN Activity 5
Know Your Local Government
Type of Activity- Research Based Activity
Introduction
The local government is closest to the people. It is convenient for people to approach the local government for solving their problems both quickly and with minimum cost. But do we know, how does it function? Where is the Panchayat/Municipality constituted? Let us understand our local government and its operation in our neighbourhood.
Pic sources –
- Municipal corporation – https://in.worldorgs.com/catalog/margao/police-department/margo-municipal-council
- Gram Panchayat – https://vpchicalim.in
What is Local Government?
The local government looks after the administration of an area or small community such as villages, towns, or cities. It operates both in urban and rural areas of the state. Therefore, the local bodies constituted for local planning, development and administration in the rural areas are referred to as Panchayats and the local bodies, which are functioning for local planning, development and administration in the urban areas are referred to as Municipalities.
Disclaimer – This activity aims to make students aware of their local Municipal Corporation/Village Panchayat, get them familiar with its structure, functioning, etc. through research. This activity is not meant to teach students about local governance as covered by and taught using the syllabus.
Expected Outcomes
- Students will become aware of the role and functioning of the local government.
- Students will get to know about the local government of their village/town/city.
- Students will learn to approach the local government for their neighbourhood issues.
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