Q. Consider the following statements regarding Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP):
1. The Article 243G of the Indian Constitution provides for local level planning.
2. It brings together both the citizens and their elected representatives in the decentralized planning process.
3. It is conducted by Panchayats every year across the country under the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC).
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: Article 243G of the Constitution provides that the Legislature of a State may provide for the devolution of powers and responsibilities upon Panchayats with respect to the preparation of local plans for economic development and social justice. T
Statement 2 is correct: Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) brings together both the citizens and their elected representatives in the decentralized planning processes. GPDP intends to reflect the development issues, perceived needs and priorities of the community, including that of the marginalized sections.
Statement 3 is correct: GPDP is conducted from 2nd October to 31st January (earlier was conducted from 2nd October to 31st December), every year across the country, under the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) organised by Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
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