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has emerged as an effective tool to overcome the hurdles that
invariably crop up while resolving public issues. Villagers have
become more aware about their own development because of
the Gram Sabha, which has created an environment of
partnership between the villagers, talatis, government officers,
Sarpanch and even the village teacher, for bringing about a
paradigm shift in the situation of the village.
The Gram Sabha has been successful in carrying out projects
of tribal development due to collective efforts. Most of the
problems are solved on the spot. Due to this arrangement, even
the people belonging to the lowest strata have now found the
confidence to openly present their problems.