Sarpanch: QCI engages with sarpanchs from across

QCI engages with sarpanchs from across India to discuss challenges and best practices for rural development. Learn about the Sarpanch Samvaad events, app, and vision for quality villages. 🧑‍⚖️ Who is a Sarpanch ? | સરપંચ કોણ છે? The Sarpanch is the democratically elected head of a Gram Panchayat — the lowest tier of the Panchayati Raj System in India. The Sarpanch acts as the spokesperson, administrator, and facilitator of village-level governance. Sarpanch Explained A sarpanch , gram pradhan, mukhiya, or president is a decision-maker, elected by the village-level constitutional body of local self-government called the gram sabha (village government) in India. [1] The sarpanch , together with other elected panchayat members (referred to as ward panch), constitute gram panchayat s and zilla panchayat s. The sarpanch is the focal point of contact between government officers and the village community and retains power for five years. The ... The term ' Sarpanch ' is derived from the Hindi language and is used to refer to the leader of a council, specifically the Panchayat in rural India. Another term used for the Sarpanch is 'Panchayat President'. The Sarpanch is an elected representative, chosen by the members of the Gram Sabha, which is the village assembly consisting of all the voters within the territorial area of a village. Suggested Reading: Overview of Panchayati Raj in India Comprehensive Guide to Parliament and State ...