Grassroots Democracy Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

The Panchayati Raj system is a three-tier local and is directly elected by the village residents. The Panchayat Samiti operates at the block level, coordinating and consolidating plans from multiple Gram Panchayats. At the district level, the Zila Parishad oversees and supports the development projects and governance activities initiated at the lower levels.