Question 12Discuss the challenges and suggest measuresGS2GS2

The District Planning Committee (DPC) was envisioned as a key instrument to strengthen grassroots-level planning. How far has it succeeded in achieving this goal? Discuss the challenges faced by DPCs and suggest measures to make them more effective. (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

The District Planning Committee DPC is a constitutional body consisting members indirectly elected from college of local body leaders is of comprising villages and municipalities.

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The District Planning Committee DPC is a constitutional body consisting members indirectly elected from college of local body leaders is of comprising villages and municipalities. Success of DPCs in strengthening grassroots democracy: Formation of district plans to collaborate down-top Model (villages --> district) Devolution of funds and functionalities MoFR SDGs good realisation (Eg: Telangana - Ibrahimpur village with 0% mortality, 100% sanitation) Tax buoyancy - (Eg: Odarttharu self-sufficiency using wind power Empowering women --> Woman led development (Either Duflo Report). Challenges faced by DPCs: Vacancies and Dysfunctional bodies MoFR Scarity of funds devolution due to State's reluctance (eg: low. fund devolution) Bureaucratic apathy (eg: Chhatisgadh DC conducting WIG consultancy tribal districts) Lack of independent ADRE Weak institutional memory with frequent disruptions Poor capacity of local leaders on best practices Lack of people-driven initiatives

Challenges faced by DPCs: Vacancies and Dysfunctional bodies MoFR Scarity of funds devolution due to State's reluctance (eg: low. fund devolution) Bureaucratic apathy (eg: Chhatisgadh DC conducting WIG consultancy tribal districts) Lack of independent ADRE Weak institutional memory with frequent disruptions Poor capacity of local leaders on best practices Lack of people-driven initiatives Measures to make DPCs more effective: Institutional Reforms - devolution of funds, functions, boundaries Activity Mapping to web corruption (2nd ARC) Independent Jandayat Bureaucracy codes Capacity builds: (Eg: PM Mahila Sampad Sakshibhakaran Yogya Jeep Yogara Abhiyan) Strengthening Gram Sabhas to propose proposals to DPCs Jian Yogara Abhiyan Transparent GEC, freely vacancy filling DPCs are important for democratic seed drilling to cultivate Atmanirbhes & Vilat Bharat by 2047.

Measures to make DPCs more effective: Institutional Reforms - devolution of funds, functions, boundaries Activity Mapping to web corruption (2nd ARC) Independent Jandayat Bureaucracy codes Capacity builds: (Eg: PM Mahila Sampad Sakshibhakaran Yogya) Strengthening Gram Sabhas to propose proposals to DPCs Jian Yogara Abhiyan Transparent GEC, freely vacancy filling DPCs are important for democratic seed drilling to cultivate Atmanirbhes & Vilat Bharat by 2047.

— Simrandeep Kaur · AIR 14

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Conclusion

DPCs are important for democratic seed drilling to cultivate Atmanirbhes & Vilat Bharat by 2047.

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AIR 142025

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GS2GS2

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Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Devolution to Local Levels

District Planning Committee

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