Question

List two sources of income of the Gram Panchayat.

Answer 1

The Gram Panchayat is responsible for the management and development of the village. To carry out its task, it requires a lot of money. The main sources of income of the Gram Panchayat are as follows:

1. Taxes levied on houses and shops, professional taxes, pilgrimage taxes and animal trade.

2. Grants from the state government and the Zila Parishad.