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Which innovation in Kerala’s administrative history, launched in 1987, took administrative decentralization right down to the district level?

AFormation of Gram Sabhas

BMunicipal Corporation Act

CEstablishment of District Councils

DIntroduction of town panchayats

Answer:

C. Establishment of District Councils

Read Explanation:

  • District Councils were created in 1987, moving significant administrative powers to the district and further empowering decentralized planning.


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