Question

Organize a mock Gram Sabha and enact the roles of the Sarpanch, members of the Gram Panchayat, voters, Gram Sevak.

Answer 1

Topic: Village Development Meeting

Participants: Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat Members, Gram Sevak and Voters

Role	Dialogue / Action
Sarpanch	Namaskar everyone. I welcome all villagers to the Gram Sabha. Today we will discuss the important needs and problems of our village.
Gram Sevak	I will record the proceedings of the meeting and provide information about the schemes and funds available for village development.
Voter 1	The drinking water supply in our area is irregular. We request the Gram Panchayat to improve it.
Gram Panchayat Member 1	We will inspect the water supply system and take steps to repair damaged pipelines and ensure regular supply.
Voter 2	The road near the school is damaged and becomes muddy during the rainy season.
Gram Panchayat Member 2	The road repair proposal can be included in the village development plan.
Voter 3	Garbage is being dumped near the market. More dustbins and regular waste collection are needed.
Sarpanch	This is an important issue. We will arrange proper waste collection and ask villagers to keep the surroundings clean.
Gram Sevak	Funds are also available for sanitation, water conservation and other development works. The proposals approved by the Gram Sabha will be recorded and processed.
Voter 4	We should also organise tree plantation and repair the village playground.
Sarpanch	Good suggestion. Let us approve these works according to priority and available funds.
All Members and Voters	We agree.

Conclusion: The mock Gram Sabha showed how the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat members, Gram Sevak and voters work together to discuss village problems, suggest solutions and take decisions for the development and welfare of the village.