Ask your parents/guardians how they engaged with the government over the past year. Class 7

Ask your parents/guardians how they engaged with the government over the past year. Class 7

Ask your parents/guardians how they engaged with the government over the past year. Make a list and classify the items based on the level of government they had to work with. What challenges did they face? Class 7

Answer:

Interactions based on the three levels of government: union (central), state, and local (panchayat/municipalities).

1. Union (Central) Government

1. Example: Applying for a passport, filing taxes, or seeking information through the Right to Information Act (RTI).
2. Challenges Faced: Long processing times, complicated procedures, or difficulty in understanding the requirements.

2. State Government

1. Example: Attending state-level health camps, applying for state scholarships, or participating in state elections.
2. Challenges: Limited access to information about state programs or delays in receiving benefits.

3. Local Government (Panchayat/ Municipalities)

1. Example: Reporting issues like garbage collection, attending local council meetings, or requesting streetlights.
2. Challenges Faced: Lack of responsiveness from local officials or inadequate infrastructure to address community needs.