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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
                                                    STD VI- CIVICS
                  CH-11 Grassroots Democracy-Part 2 Local Government in Rural areas
                                                         NOTES


               Sub topic 1- Child Friendly Panchayat Initiative

                                Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad


               Important Terms:


                    Campaigning- an organized planned activity to achieve something
                       such as during election
                    Cabinet- group of senior ministers responsible for controlling the
                       government policies.

                    Samiti-  A committee, society or association
                    Zila- District
                    Parishad- Council


               A Child-Friendly Panchayat System focuses on ensuring that the needs, rights,
               and well-being of children are prioritized within local governance.

               Child Participation:
                    Children’s club
                    Bal sabha


               Child friendly panchayats concentrate on ensuring access to quality education,
               healthcare, nutritious food, safe drinking water and protection from abuse and

               exploitation. The children also show up their participation and their ideas and
               opinions are also taken into account.


                       Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad:


               Also known as the Block Panchayat, the Panchayat Samiti operates at the
               intermediate level of the Panchayati Raj system. Implement development
               programs related to Agriculture, Irrigation, Health, Education, Sanitation.


               The Zila Parishad is the apex body of the Panchayati Raj system, working at the
               district level. Handle issues related to Rural development, Health and sanitation,

               Education, Social welfare
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