Gram Pradhan: You can also become a Gram Pradhan, know the eligibility and rules..

Gram Panchayat Eligibility: Gram Panchayat elections held every five years are the basis of the governance system of rural India. Through these elections, public representatives are elected for important posts like Gram Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Member, Block Panchayat Member, and Block Pramukh. Among these, the post of Gram Pradhan is considered the most important, because the Gram Pradhan not only takes the responsibility of the development of his village, but also has the right to spend the development fund received from the government. But do you know what qualifications are required to become a Gram Pradhan? Let's know.

Qualifications and responsibilities to become a Gram Pradhan

The Election Commission of India and the State Election Commission have set some important rules and qualifications to become a Gram Pradhan. Every candidate must follow them.

Main Qualifications / Basic Eligibility
Minimum Age: The age of the candidate should be at least 21 years. Persons younger than this cannot contest elections.

Indian Citizenship: The candidate must be a citizen of India. Foreign citizens cannot be elected for this post.

Mental Health: The mental health of the candidate should be good. A mentally unstable person is considered ineligible.

Criminal Record: The candidate should not have been convicted of any crime. If found guilty, the candidate will be disqualified.

Financial Condition: The candidate should not be a debtor of any bank or cooperative institution. Nomination may be cancelled if there is an outstanding loan.

Other Rules

Educational Qualification: Generally, no minimum education is required. In some states, it may be necessary to have passed 8th or 10th grade.

Two-Child Rule: In some states, candidates with more than two children cannot contest elections. This rule is not applicable in every state.

Nomination Process: The candidate has to submit the nomination form in the Gram Panchayat of his area, along with giving information about age proof, citizenship proof, and criminal record.

Role and Responsibilities of Gram Pradhan - The Gram Pradhan is the leader of the village and presides over the meetings of the Panchayat. He plays an important role in implementing development schemes.

Main Responsibilities

Ensuring the development of roads, water, electricity, schools, and health facilities in the village.

Listening to the problems of the villagers and coordinating with the administration to solve them.

Ensuring the proper use of government funds and the overall development of the village.

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