Shahapur
About department
Shahapur taluka in Thane district is a tribal dominated taluka and the population of Shahapur taluka is 313151 as per the 2011 census. Shahapur taluka is surrounded by mountains and valleys. Mahuli Fort is a scenic spot in the west of the taluka. Sahyadri Mountains are in the east and in the lap of this mountain range, the taluka is adorned withAjaparvat is there. There is a tomb of sage Valmiki there. There are reservoirs in this taluka, Tansa, Bhatsa, Vaitarna and water is supplied to the entire Mumbai from these reservoirs. Since it is a taluka of mountainous valleys, the main occupation of the people here is agriculture and wage labor. Most of the people belong to the Thakur, Katkari and Kunbi communities.
Introduction
As per Rule 56 of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Act, 1961, there shall be one Panchayat Samiti for each group and all the functions vested in it under this Act or otherwise shall be the functions of the Panchayat Samiti.
Every Panchayat Samiti shall consist of members elected by direct election, one from each electoral division, in accordance with the provisions of section 58 and the rules made thereunder.
Vision and Mission
- Subject to the general orders of the Chief Executive Officer, leave of absence shall be granted to officers or employees in the service of Class III or Class IV of the Zilla Parishad working under the control of the Panchayat Samiti.
- Any information, statement, statement, account, report or explanation may be sought from any officer or employee.
- To keep in custody all papers and documents related to the proceedings of the Panchayat Samiti meeting.
- Withdraw and disburse money from the grant or grants due to the Panchayat Samiti.
- The Group shall exercise the powers to approve the acquisition, sale or transfer of property as may be specified by the State Government in connection with the works to be undertaken and development projects to be undertaken through the Grant.
Objectives and Functions
- To convene a meeting of the Panchayat Samiti and preside over it.
- Supervise and control group development officers.
- Implementing the resolutions and decisions of the committee
- To carry out work as per the orders of the Zilla Parishad and the Government.
- Controlling development plans.
- He shall convene the meetings of the Panchayat Samiti, preside over them and conduct their business.
- Can view the records of the Panchayat Samiti.
- Supervise and control the performance of the officers and employees of the Zilla Parishad or under the Zilla Parishad working in the group in matters of implementation or administration (including the work of implementing the resolutions and decisions of the Panchayat Samiti) and in matters of accounts and records of the Panchayat Samiti.
- The State Government shall exercise such powers as may be specified by it in respect of the works and development projects to be undertaken under the Group Grants in connection with the acquisition or sale or transfer of property.
- Power to inspect the property of the Panchayat Samiti.
- To inspect the development projects initiated by the Panchayat Samiti or Zilla Parishad.
- Any information, statement, return, account or report may be requested from any officer or employee working for the Panchayat Samiti.
- Any immovable property in the possession of the Zilla Parishad in the group or any establishment under the control and management of the Zilla Parishad or Panchayat Samiti in the group or any work or development project undertaken by the Zilla Parishad or under the direction of such Panchayat Samiti in the group may be entered and inspected.
Awards and Appreciation
Award Title – Yashwant Panchayat Raj Campaign 2022-2023
Award Year – 2022 – 2023
Award Name– To provide awards at the departmental and state level to the best Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti in the state.
Date of Award – 12th June, 2023
Team Member – Block Development Officer and all Panchayat Samiti Officers/Employees
Certificate –
Title of the Award – Chief Minister’s Majhi Shala Sundar Shala Year 2023-2024
Award Year – 2023-2024.
Name of the Award – Chief Minister’s My School Beautiful School Year 2023-2024
Date of Award –
Team Member – Group Education Officer, Panchayat Samiti Shahapur and entire Education Department
Title of the Award – Zilla Parishad Officer/Employee Award
Award Year – 2023-2024.
Name of the award – Mr. Ajay Vaman Bhondiwale, Junior Administration Officer
Mr. Surekha Patil, Extension Officer (Statistics), Mr. Vikas Metkar, Senior Assistant, Mr. Arun Vish, Junior Assistant, Mr. Narendra Vide, Driver received the Meritorious Officer/Employee Award.
Attached offices
Panchayat Samiti Shahapur Internal Division–Gram Panchayat, Social Welfare, Accounts, Works, Water Supply, Minor Irrigation, Animal Husbandry, Health, Education, Women and Child Development, Agriculture, NREGA, Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, PESA, Swachh Bharat Mission
Commissionerates
Hon’ble Divisional Commissioner, Konkan Division, Konkan Bhavan
contact details –
Name – Babu Hari Rathod
Designation–Block Development Officer (H.G) Panchayat Samiti Shahapur
Email Address-bdoshahapur[at]gmail[dot]com
Address- Old Agra Road, Near Shiva Tirtha, Shahapur, Taluka Shahapur, Dist. Thane
Schemes/ Programmes
State Government
| Sr. No. | Scheme Name | Nature of Scheme | Scheme Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providing DJ to Backward Class Beneficiaries | Collective | 1. Beneficiary should belong to backward class (SC/ST/OBC etc.) 2. Beneficiary should be a local resident |
| 2 | Providing Utensils in Community Temples | Collective | 1. Settlement should be of SC/ST/Nomadic Tribes 2. Community temple should be in good condition |
| 3 | Providing Musical Instruments for Employment | Collective | 1. Beneficiary should belong to backward class 2. Beneficiary should be a local resident |
| 4 | Providing Materials in Community Temples | Collective | 1. Settlement should be of SC/ST/Nomadic Tribes 2. Temple should be in good condition |
| 5 | Ahilyadevi Irrigation Well / Farm Pond | Personal | Beneficiary name, land details, job card required 7/12 & 8A extract, Gram Panchayat Form 8 Aadhaar card, bank account, domicile proof Gram Sabha resolution required |
| 6 | Bandhbandhisti / Jaltara | Personal | Land documents (7/12, 8A), Aadhaar card, job card Gram Panchayat approval and Gram Sabha resolution required |
| 7 | Nadep and Vermicompost | Personal | Land ownership proof, Aadhaar card, bank account Gram Sabha resolution required |
| 8 | Rain Water Harvesting | Public | Gram Panchayat letter and school certificate required |
| 9 | Road Development | Public | Gram Panchayat letter, donation details, land information required |
| 10 | School Protection Wall | Public | Gram Panchayat letter and school certificate required |
| 11 | Sludge Removal | Public | Gram Panchayat letter and village confirmation required |
| 12 | Tree Plantation | Public | Gram Panchayat letter and location details required |
| 13 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Agricultural Self-Reliance Scheme | Personal | SC/ST/Neo-Buddhist farmer required Minimum land: 0.20–0.40 hectares Aadhaar-linked bank account Income limit and Gram Sabha recommendation required |
| 14 | Birsa Munda Krishi Kranti Yojana | Personal | SC/ST farmer required Land ownership proof (7/12, 8A) Aadhaar-linked bank account Gram Sabha recommendation required |
| 15 | Swachh Bharat Mission (Individual Toilet) | Personal | SC/ST, minority, disabled, landless and eligible households |
| 16 | Swachh Bharat Mission (Public Toilet) | Public | Constructed at public places such as markets and bus stops |
| 17 | Waste Management System | Public | Solid and liquid waste management infrastructure in villages |
| 18 | National Family Welfare Program | Public | Contact Primary Health Center Services include sterilization, contraception, and awareness programs |
| 19 | Routine Vaccination Program | Public | Free vaccination for children (0–10 years) Available at Primary Health Centers |
| 20 | Maternal Security Scheme | Personal | For pregnant women below poverty line Financial assistance for delivery (₹500–₹1500) Contact Primary Health Center |
| 21 | Human Development Program | Public | Health camps, maternal care, and medical checkups Financial assistance for pregnant women Available through Primary Health Centers |
Central Government
| Sr. No. | Scheme Name | Nature of Scheme | Scheme Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New National Biogas and Organic Fertilizer Programme | Building a new biogas plant |
1. Beneficiary must have at least 4 livestock animals 2. If beneficiary belongs to Scheduled Tribe, caste certificate is required |
| 2 | Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) | Financial assistance scheme for pregnant and lactating women |
Financial Benefits: • ₹1000 on pregnancy registration • ₹2000 after six months of pregnancy • ₹2000 after childbirth registration and vaccination Eligibility: Contact: Primary Health Center |
Budget information
Citizen’s Charter