Question

How does the creation of the District Planning Committee (DPC) contribute to the decentralization process in India?

• A. By transferring financial authority to local governments
• B. By ensuring that planning is done from the lowest administrative units, like gram panchayats and town panchayats
• C. By centralizing decision-making at the district level
• D. By abolishing the Planning Commission and State Planning Boards

Answer 1

Answer:

B. By ensuring that planning is done from the lowest administrative units, like gram panchayats and town panchayats

The creation of the District Planning Committee (DPC) is integral to the process of decentralization as it mandates the preparation of plans starting from the lowest units of governance, such as gram panchayats and town panchayats. The DPC consolidates these local-level plans into district plans, ensuring that local needs and priorities are addressed at higher levels of governance.