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Which state was the first to establish the Panchayati Raj system?
Which state was the first to establish the Panchayati Raj system?
What unit of planning and development is emphasized in the Maharashtra-Gujarat pattern?
What unit of planning and development is emphasized in the Maharashtra-Gujarat pattern?
Which of the following states adopted the Panchayati Raj system in the same year as Rajasthan?
Which of the following states adopted the Panchayati Raj system in the same year as Rajasthan?
What is the primary function of nyaya panchayats established in some states?
What is the primary function of nyaya panchayats established in some states?
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What type of system of Panchayati Raj did West Bengal adopt?
What type of system of Panchayati Raj did West Bengal adopt?
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What was the major recommendation regarding the structure of panchayati raj institutions?
What was the major recommendation regarding the structure of panchayati raj institutions?
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Who chaired the committee appointed by the Janata Government on panchayati raj?
Who chaired the committee appointed by the Janata Government on panchayati raj?
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What role were voluntary agencies recommended to play in panchayati raj?
What role were voluntary agencies recommended to play in panchayati raj?
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When was the committee on panchayati raj appointed by the Janata Government?
When was the committee on panchayati raj appointed by the Janata Government?
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What was one recommendation concerning representation for marginalized communities?
What was one recommendation concerning representation for marginalized communities?
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What specific ministerial position was suggested concerning panchayati raj affairs?
What specific ministerial position was suggested concerning panchayati raj affairs?
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How many recommendations were made by the Ashok Mehta committee?
How many recommendations were made by the Ashok Mehta committee?
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What is the zila parishad in the context of panchayati raj?
What is the zila parishad in the context of panchayati raj?
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What should be the population size for a group of villages to be recognized as a Panchayat?
What should be the population size for a group of villages to be recognized as a Panchayat?
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Which body is suggested to be the executive body responsible for district level planning in Panchayati Raj institutions?
Which body is suggested to be the executive body responsible for district level planning in Panchayati Raj institutions?
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What was the outcome of the collapse of the Janata Government?
What was the outcome of the collapse of the Janata Government?
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In which states were efforts made to revitalize the Panchayati Raj system?
In which states were efforts made to revitalize the Panchayati Raj system?
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What is the proposed role of political parties in Panchayat elections?
What is the proposed role of political parties in Panchayat elections?
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What financial capability should Panchayati Raj institutions possess?
What financial capability should Panchayati Raj institutions possess?
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What is described as the first point for decentralization below the state level?
What is described as the first point for decentralization below the state level?
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Which committee's recommendations were particularly relevant to the revitalization of Panchayati Raj?
Which committee's recommendations were particularly relevant to the revitalization of Panchayati Raj?
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What is the role of the panchayat samiti as specified by the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee?
What is the role of the panchayat samiti as specified by the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee?
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Who is designated as the chairman of the zila parishad according to the committee's recommendations?
Who is designated as the chairman of the zila parishad according to the committee's recommendations?
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In what year did the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee submit its report?
In what year did the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee submit its report?
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What system did the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee's recommendations ultimately lead to?
What system did the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee's recommendations ultimately lead to?
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Which state is mentioned as adopting a two-tier system as per the recommendations?
Which state is mentioned as adopting a two-tier system as per the recommendations?
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What type of transfer is emphasized for these democratic bodies?
What type of transfer is emphasized for these democratic bodies?
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When did the National Development Council accept the committee's recommendations?
When did the National Development Council accept the committee's recommendations?
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What was the primary purpose of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee when it was appointed?
What was the primary purpose of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee when it was appointed?
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What is the primary role of the committee mentioned in the content?
What is the primary role of the committee mentioned in the content?
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What was a significant conclusion drawn by the G.V.K. Rao Committee regarding the developmental process?
What was a significant conclusion drawn by the G.V.K. Rao Committee regarding the developmental process?
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What action should be taken if there is a need for supersession of Panchayati Raj institutions?
What action should be taken if there is a need for supersession of Panchayati Raj institutions?
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Why should Nyaya Panchayats be kept separate from development panchayats?
Why should Nyaya Panchayats be kept separate from development panchayats?
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Who should conduct the Panchayati Raj elections according to the recommendations?
Who should conduct the Panchayati Raj elections according to the recommendations?
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What phenomenon is referred to as 'grass without roots'?
What phenomenon is referred to as 'grass without roots'?
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What is suggested to strengthen the Panchayati Raj institutions?
What is suggested to strengthen the Panchayati Raj institutions?
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What was one of the main roles of the district level agency regarding the funds allocated?
What was one of the main roles of the district level agency regarding the funds allocated?
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Study Notes
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
- The committee was appointed in January 1957 to assess the Community Development Programme (1952) and National Extension Service (1953).
- Balwant Rai Mehta served as the chairman and submitted the report in November 1957.
- Recommended a three-tier system composed of Panchayat Samiti (executive body), Zila Parishad (advisory, coordinating, supervisory body), and Mandal Panchayat (group of villages).
- Suggested the district collector to chair the Zila Parishad and called for a genuine transfer of power to local bodies.
Implementation of Recommendations
- The report was accepted by the National Development Council in January 1958, allowing states flexibility to adapt the model.
- States such as Rajasthan first established Panchayati Raj on October 2, 1959, followed by Andhra Pradesh, which implemented the system the same year.
- Various states adopted different tier systems: Two-tier (Tamil Nadu), Four-tier (West Bengal), and three-tier systems were encouraged for consistent implementation.
Additional Committees and Reports
- In December 1977, the Janata Government formed a committee chaired by Ashok Mehta to revitalize Panchayati Raj, leading to 132 recommendations in August 1978.
- Key Ashok Mehta Committee recommendations included:
- Transforming the three-tier system to a two-tier system, maintaining Zila Parishad's executive role.
- Conditional participation of political parties in Panchayat elections and a mechanism for financial self-sufficiency.
- Constitutional recognition of Panchayati Raj institutions for stability.
G.V.K. Rao Committee
- Formed in 1985 to review administrative arrangements concerning rural development and poverty alleviation.
- Concluded that merging developmental administration with bureaucratic control diminished the effectiveness of Panchayati Raj institutions.
- Proposed measures to rejuvenate the system, including improved organization of elections for Panchayati Raj bodies.
General Principles and Recommendations
- Emphasized the importance of adequate resource allocation and the need for regular social audits.
- Highlighted the significance of maintaining a separation between Nyaya Panchayats (judicial bodies) and development functions.
- Recommends active engagement of voluntary agencies for communal support and strengthening of Panchayati Raj frameworks.
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This quiz focuses on the roles and functions of local governance bodies in India, particularly the panchayat samiti and the zila parishad. Test your knowledge on the executive and advisory functions of these key institutions.
