Gram Sabhas will be organised in about 10,971 gram panchayats from April 14, the birth anniversary of the architect of Indian Constitution Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar, according to Directorate of Panchayat here.
A circular had been issued to all the 27 District Collectors to this effect, officials informed.
Chief Minister Raman Singh appealed to the citizens of the State to participate in large numbers in the gram sabhas.
He added that it is a part of democracy to participate in the activities of gram panchayats where the concerned representatives give an account of the developmental activities. The people's suggestions are invited and incorporated in the future developmental plans of panchayats.
Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ajay Chandrakar appealed to the villagers to participate in huge numbers in gram sabhas.
The Directorate of Panchayat officials said that the District Collectors had been informed to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the State Government. The sabhas should be held in all the villages. Time schedule should be drafted and meetings should be held in all the gram panchayats. Sarpanch and gram panchayat secretary should attend the meetings.
The circular also mentions that officers and employees should be allotted special responsibility according to the local needs.
The topics of discussion had also been given in detail - review of incomes, developmental works undertaken, revenue generated, sanctioned budget, expenditure, status of various developmental works. The public will be informed about all the activities of the gram panchayats.
There will be review of toilets constructed as a part of the 'Swachhta' mission, employment provided under the NREGA and wages distributed in the villages.
The officers also informed that there will be social audits of pensions' schemes. There will be review of distribution books to the villages under the Swami Atmanand library Project. Distribution of nutritious food to children at anganwadi centres, status of malnutrition, vaccination schemes. The villagers will be given updates regarding the summer diseases, Dengue and Filariasis.
The State Agriculture Department officials will inform the gathering that the remains of crops should not be burnt in the agricultural fields. Drinking water facility, collection of taxes, minor forest produce procurement, royalty on villages minerals, public distribution system functioning, the number of beneficiaries, births-deaths and registration of marriages will be other topics of review.
The circular also mentions that the villagers will be cautioned against 'Child Marriages' and its disastrous consequences. Child Marriages are against the law and punishable.
There will discussions on the ensuing International Yoga Day on June 21. The various State Government departments had been instructed to publicize their various projects .