Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure of the Grama Panchayat
President
Head of the Panchayat: Presides over Grama Panchayat meetings and leads development activities.
Vice President
Performs the duties in the absence of the President and also serves as the Chairperson of the Finance Standing Committee.
Standing Committees
Committees that plan and oversee activities in areas such as Finance, Development, Welfare, Health and Education.
Development Standing Committee
Supervises agriculture, animal husbandry, soil and water conservation, and small-scale industries.
Welfare Standing Committee
Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, development of women and children, and social welfare.
Health and Education Standing Committee
Public health, sanitation, and improvement of the functioning of public educational institutions.
Finance Standing Committee
Prepares the Panchayat budget and reviews its revenues and expenditures.
Other Sub-Committees
Committees formed at the Panchayat level for specific purposes.
Panchayat Secretary
The Chief Executive Officer of the institution. The Secretary is responsible for implementing all statutory and administrative decisions.
Assistant Secretary / J.S
Assists the Secretary in office administration and supervises office files and staff.
Accountant
Maintains accurate records of the Panchayat’s development funds and day-to-day receipts and expenditures.
Senior Clerk / Clerks
Handles files in various sections, prepares certificates, and receives applications from the public
Resident Clerk / Village Extension Officer (VEO)
Ensures the field-level implementation and monitoring of rural development projects.
Office Attendants
Assists with the day-to-day support activities of the office and ensures the timely delivery of files
Brief Description of Key Components
Grama Sabhas: Grama Sabhas are the most basic component of the Panchayat administrative system. Voters from each ward come together to discuss development projects and select beneficiaries.
Governing Committee / Grama Panchayat Committee: A committee comprising all elected ward members. Policy formulation and budget approval of the Panchayat are carried out by this committee.
President & Vice President: Key office-bearers who lead the governing committee. They oversee day-to-day development activities and the utilization of funds.
Standing Committees : Special committees comprising members for overseeing different departments. These committees help expedite the development process.
Panchayat Secretary: Acts as the government representative, manages office affairs and staff, and ensures the proper implementation of government orders
