Question

In which year was Kerala’s People’s Plan Campaign (PPC), a pioneering participatory planning initiative, launched?

• A. 1985
• B. 1990
• C. 1996
• D. 2000

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1996

The People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) was launched in Kerala in 1996, aiming to empower local self-governing bodies by transferring 35-40% of the state’s development budget to them. This campaign emphasized community involvement, allowing ordinary citizens, including marginalized groups, to participate in planning and decision-making. The initiative is widely regarded as a successful example of decentralized and participatory planning in India.