Kakkanad, Ernakulam: Local body governance in Kerala is structured to ensure that development reaches the grassroots, but how well do citizens understand the roles of their elected representatives? The powers and responsibilities of Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and District Panchayats are clearly defined under the Panchayati Raj Act, covering a wide range of functions from public health and education to infrastructure and social welfare.

Gram Panchayat

The Gram Panchayat is responsible for 27 essential functions, including the protection of assets, public health, housing, issuance of licenses and permits, agriculture, clean drinking water supply, street lighting, welfare of Scheduled Castes and Tribes, and the construction and maintenance of roads.

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