Question

Explain the standing committees of Zilla Panchayath.

Answer 1

To look after the functions of Zilla Panchayat there are 5 standing committees, they are:

1. General Committee.

2. Committee on Finance, Accounts, and Planning.

3. Committee on Social Justice.

4. Committee on Education and Health.

5. Committee on Agriculture and Industry.

Each committee consists of 5 elected members. No member can be in two committees at a time. The President of Zilla Panchayat will be the Chairman of General committee and Committee on Finance Accounts and Planning. For Committee on Social Justice, Committee on Education and Health and Committee on Agriculture and Industry members elect the chairman among themselves.