Haryana Government has decided to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by transferring various kinds of activities including developmental, upkeep and maintenance to them in a phased manner.
Chief Minister Manohar lal presided over a meeting with the administrative secretaries of different Departments here to discuss the activities pertaining to their departments which can be transferred to the PRIs. To realise the vision of “Gram Swaraj” in its true spirit, the Chief Minister said various works would be transferred to PRIs.
The Chief Minister has sought a detailed list of works alongwith the funds which could be handed over to Zila Parishads and Block Samitis. All steps should be taken at the earliest so that necessary provisions in this direction could be implemented before April 1, 2017, he added.
He directed the officials to make a provision so that Zila Parishads could function like autonomous bodies in the districts. He also suggested to appoint independent Chief Executive Officers and Deputy Chief Executive Officers in all Zila Parishads as the representatives of the people are much closer to public rather than government functionaries.
This would be a significant move in devolution of power to PRIs, he added.
While reviewing the structure of Panchayat Samitis, the CM said an independent Gram Sachiv should be appointed in every big village.