Meenakshisundaram, S.S. creator text xu| 1999 continuing ng p.55-60 Case studies from Karnataka point at the dismal functioning of Gram Sabhas in the State. Since Gram Sabha is the bedrock of panchayati raj it should be made more meaningful. For this it should meet periodically and the subjects placed before it must attract public attention. Concerted efforts are necessary to equip the Gram Sabhas through devolution of power, functions and finance alongwith necessary training and capacity building. - Reproduced Rural development - India - Karnataka Panchayat Kurukshetra 180718