Special Gram Sabhas will be conducted in phase-wise from Independence Day in all the Gram Panchayats of the State. This was informed a communiqué released by the Madhya Pradesh Government on Tuesday directing to all District Collectors and CEOs of District Panchayats.
According to provisions of Madhya Pradesh Panchayat Raj and Gram Swaraj Act 1993, it is necessary to hold Gram Sabhas in every quarter of the year. In this context, Special Gram Sabhas will be held serial-wise in the entire State from August 15, 2013. Directives have been given to display information regarding Gram Sabhas on notice boards of all Gram Panchayat offices and main Government buildings in concerning areas.
Announcements regarding Gram Sabhas will also be made through public announcement systems in all villages under concerning Gram Panchayat, it further said.
Meanwhile, Secretary Panchayats and Rural Development department Rajesh Rajora said that in all10 important issues would be discussed at Gram Sabhas. At the meetings, details of action taken on earlier decisions will be placed. Discussions will also be held on utilisation of funds allocated under Panch Parmeshwar Yojana and progress of the scheme apart from dialogue on sending proposals under Panchayat Empowerment & Accountability Award Scheme 2013-14.
This time, reports on farmers’ welfare and agriculture development, Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (Maryada Abhiyan) and new works included in shelf off projects under MNREGA will be read out before villagers and approved by them. New labour rates under MNREGA effective from April 1, 2013 will also be read out. New job cards and employment demand will also be discussed and approved.
The meetings will also approve number of e-muster rolls and works launched under MNREGA since April 1, 2013. Villagers will be apprised of new arrangements for payment of wages (e-FMS). In-depth discussions will also be held on social audit, water augmentation and important proposals pertaining to social issues.