Question

A significant achievement of Kerala's decentralized planning model is its contribution to:

• A. Enhancing transparency and accountability in local governance.
• B. Increasing the state's overall GDP without local participation.
• C. Centralizing all decision-making power in the state capital.
• D. Focusing solely on large-scale infrastructure projects at the expense of local needs.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Enhancing transparency and accountability in local governance.

• By involving citizens directly in the planning and budgeting process through Grama Sabhas and other forums, decentralized planning in Kerala has significantly enhanced transparency and accountability, reducing administrative corruption.