Key Features of India’s Panchayati Raj System

29. What is, the role, of the District Planning Committee, in the Panchayati Raj system?

Ans. “It is responsible, for preparing the development plans ,at the district level, and coordinating, with Panchayats and municipalities”..

 

30.What is, the importance of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan, (GPDP)?

Ans. “GPDP is a participatory planning process, at the Gram Panchayat level, aiming to address local development needs ,and priorities”..

 

31.Which state, in India introduced the concept, of e-Panchayats, to digitize Panchayat administration?

Ans. “Kerala”..

 

32.What is, the role of the Block Development Officer, (BDO) in the Panchayati Raj system?

 

Ans. “BDO serves, as the administrative head of the block ,and acts as a liaison between the Panchayats, and the district administration”..

 

33.What is, the main source ,of revenue, for Panchayats, in India?

Ans. “Grants-in-aid from the state government, local taxes, and funds from centrally sponsored schemes”..

 

34.Which constitutional amendment, extended the reservation, of seats ,for women ,in Panchayats, to include the chairperson position?

Ans. “73^rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992”..

 

35.What is, the role of the Panchayat Secretary, in the functioning of a Gram Panchayat?

Ans. “Panchayat Secretary assists, in the administration, record-keeping, and implementation of decisions taken, by the Gram Panchayat”..

 

36.Which state, in India has implemented, the concept of (Nigrani Samitis) to monitor, the implementation of government schemes, at the Panchayat level?

Ans. “Madhya Pradesh”..

 

37. What is ,the importance ,of the PESA Act, 1996, in the context, of tribal areas, in India?

Ans. “PESA Act grants, tribal communities autonomy, in governance, particularly in areas of land and resources, within the Panchayati Raj system”..

 

38. Which institution ,is responsible, for the training ,and capacity building of Panchayat functionaries, in India?

Ans. “National Institute of Rural Development, and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)”..

 

39. What is ,the role of the Gram Panchayat, in implementing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, (MGNREGA)?

Ans.  “Gram Panchayats, are responsible, for the planning, execution, and monitoring of MGNREGA works at the local level”..

 

40. What is, the role of the Gram Sabha, in the process of social audit ,in the Panchayati Raj system?

Ans. “The Gram Sabha plays ,a crucial role in verifying, and auditing the implementation of government schemes, and projects at the local level, ensuring transparency, and accountability”..

41. Which state, in India, has introduced the concept of (Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar) to recognize, and incentivize exemplary performance by Panchayats?

Answer: “Maharashtra”..

 

42. What is, the importance, of the (Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan) (PYKKA) initiative launched, by the Government of India?

Ans. “PYKKA aims, to promote sports, and physical activity at the grassroots level, through Panchayats, fostering a culture of sports ,and healthy living in rural areas”..

 

43. Which state, in India has implemented the (Gram Panchayat Vikas Yojana), to empower Gram Panchayats ,in decision-making ,and development planning?

Ans. “Gujarat”..

 

44. What is, the role of the Panchayat Extension, to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996, in safeguarding the rights of tribal communities, in scheduled areas?

Ans.  “PESA Act grants, tribal communities in scheduled areas autonomy, in governance, particularly in matters of land, resources, and cultural preservation, within the framework of the Panchayati Raj system”..

 

45. Which institution, is responsible, for the accreditation ,and assessment of Panchayat Raj institutions, in India?

 

Ans.”National Accreditation, and Assessment Council (NAAC) for Panchayati Raj Institutions”..

 

46. What is ,the importance of the (e-Gram Swaraj) portal launched, by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India?

Ans.  “e-Gram Swaraj portal facilitates online monitoring, and evaluation of Panchayat activities, enhancing transparency, and efficiency in rural governance”..

 

47. What is, the role ,of the District Collector (Collector/District Magistrate), in the functioning of the Panchayati Raj system?

Ans. “The District Collector ,serves as the principal representative of the state government at the district level, providing administrative support, and coordination to Panchayats”..

 

48. Which state, in India has introduced, the concept of (Panchayat Sankalp Patra) to outline the development goals, and priorities of Gram Panchayats?

Ans.  “Uttar Pradesh”..

 

49. What is, the importance of the (Panchayat Empowerment, and Accountability Incentive Scheme) (PEAIS) introduced ,by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India?

Ans. “PEAIS aims, to incentivize good governance practices ,and performance, by Panchayats, through financial rewards, and recognition”…

50. What role ,do Panchayats play, in promoting environmental sustainability ,and conservation efforts ,in rural areas?

Ans. “Panchayats are involved ,in implementing environmental initiatives, such as watershed management, afforestation programs, and waste management projects at the grassroots level”..