Zilla Parishad is a crucial local self-governance body in rural India, forming the highest tier of the Panchayati Raj system at the district level. It oversees...
A Zilla Parishad is the top tier of the Panchayati Raj system in India, functioning as the local self-governing body at the district level in rural areas to administer and develop the region.
Its main functions include planning and implementing district-level development schemes, overseeing government programs related to public health, education, agriculture, and rural infrastructure within its jurisdiction.
It comprises directly elected members from constituencies within the district, along with ex-officio members like Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the district.
The administrative head is typically a senior IAS officer designated as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), while an elected Chairperson (Adhyaksha) serves as the political head of the Zilla Parishad.