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Which is NOT a characteristic of Kerala's Good Governance initiatives?

AIncreased transparency

BExclusive focus on urban development

CEmpowerment of local government institutions

DImproved delivery of public services

Answer:

B. Exclusive focus on urban development

Read Explanation:

Good Governance Initiatives:

  • E-governance has been a cornerstone of Kerala's decentralized planning success.

  • The Information Kerala Mission's development of the Integrated Local Governance Management System (ILGMS) and tools like Sulekha for planning monitoring enabled greater transparency and efficient service delivery.

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