Ward Committee / Gramasabha
Grama Sabha & Ward Committee
Understanding the role, powers, rights and responsibilities of citizens in local self-government.
Grama Sabha
The Grama Sabha is an important mechanism that enables citizens to participate directly in local governance.
Members All voters in the respective ward.
Convenor Concerned Grama Panchayat Member.
Meetings At least 4 times a year.
Quorum: 10% of the total members.
Ward Sabha / Ward Committee
Ward Sabha and Ward Committees provide citizens with opportunities to participate in development and governance at the ward level.
Ward Sabha For wards in municipalities with population below one lakh.
Ward Committee For wards in municipalities or corporations with population above one lakh.
Chairperson Elected Ward Councillor.
Powers, Rights & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the Grama Sabha / Ward Sabha
01
📋 Planning & Development
- Assist in collecting information required for development projects.
- Prepare suggestions and determine priorities for development programmes.
- Provide voluntary services, financial support and material contributions.
- Ensure effective implementation of development, service and welfare programmes.
02
💡 Public Facilities
- Recommend locations for streetlights.
- Recommend locations for public water taps.
- Recommend locations for public wells.
- Recommend public sanitation facilities.
- Recommend irrigation facilities.
03
🏗️ Public Works
- Obtain details of completed and proposed works.
- Review estimates and material cost details.
- Monitor beneficiary committees.
- Support development programmes.
- Collect detailed estimates of proposed works.
04
👥 Beneficiary Selection
- Verify eligibility for pensions and subsidies.
- Review draft priority lists.
- Conduct detailed verification.
- Prepare the final priority list.
- Ensure eligible persons receive benefits.
05
📑 Information & Transparency
- Make BPL beneficiary lists available.
- Provide details of Asraya beneficiaries.
- Provide welfare pension lists.
- Make project information available.
06
👨💼 Participation of Officials
- Officials under the control of the Grama Panchayat / Municipality must attend meetings when requested.
- An officer appointed by the Local Self-Government Institution functions as the Coordinator.
🤝 Your Participation Matters
Grama Sabha and Ward Sabha provide citizens with a direct opportunity to participate in local governance, development planning, beneficiary selection and monitoring of public services.
