The hands in which the reins of the villages of Uttarakhand are held are known as Gram Pradhan. They not only raise the problems of the village but are also at the center of every development work. But do you know how much salary the government gives to the Pradhan sitting on such a big post of the village and what are his works?
What is the salary of the village head?
The Uttarakhand government gives an honorarium of Rs 3,500 every month to the village head. Apart from this, the village head does not get any other government allowance or facility. Neither any vehicle, nor any office facility nor any kind of extra incentive.
Which schemes are the responsibility of the village head?
The work of the village head is not limited to papers only, but it is connected to the expectations and problems of every citizen of the village.
His main responsibilities are-
MNREGA: The village head monitors this scheme which provides employment to the unemployed people of the village.
Use of funds from the State Finance Commission and 15th Finance Commission: Roads, drains, toilets, community buildings, playgrounds and other necessary structures of the village are built with these funds.
Swachhata Abhiyan and Health Schemes: The head plays a big role in keeping the village clean and healthy.
Education and Women Empowerment: The contribution of the village head is necessary from the attendance of children in schools to the activities of women's groups.
Gram Pradhan Election
Recently, Gram Pradhan elections were held in Uttarakhand under the Panchayati Raj system. This election was very interesting and full of close contests. At many places, victory and defeat were decided by just a few votes. According to media reports, the difference was less than 5 votes on some seats.
What about the District Panchayat member?
At the same time, the district panchayat members in the state get Rs. 1,000 as honorarium for every meeting of the board. They work with the help of state and central financial schemes for development work in the area. Let us tell you that the members of the district panchayat elect the district panchayat president.
