Question

The first step in Kerala's decentralized planning cycle, where the "felt needs" of the local community are identified, is conducted at the:

• A. District Planning Committee Meeting
• B. State Planning Board Session
• C. Block Panchayat General Body
• D. Grama Sabha Meeting

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Grama Sabha Meeting

• The process begins with the Grama Sabha, where all eligible voters in a ward gather to articulate their needs and priorities.

• This bottom-up approach ensures that local development plans are based on the genuine requirements of the community.