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Which of the following is a primary function of the Gram Panchayat?

ABlock-level coordination of health services

BImplementation of schemes like MGNREGA

CDistrict-wide planning and supervision

DFund distribution among various Panchayats

Answer:

B. Implementation of schemes like MGNREGA

Read Explanation:

The Gram Panchayat is responsible for local development, including the implementation of various schemes such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), which aims to provide employment and enhance livelihood security in rural areas.

Related Questions:

Which Article of the 73rd Amendment Act empowers State Legislatures to endow Panchayats with powers and responsibilities for economic development and social justice?
പഞ്ചായത്തിരാജ് സംവിധാനത്തെ സ്കൂൾ ഓഫ് ഡെമോക്രസി എന്ന് വിശേഷി പ്പിച്ചത് ആരാണ് ?

Consider the following with respect to the revolutionary features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment:

  1. Bestowal of Constitutional status on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).

  2. Mandatory elections to PRIs.

  3. Introduction of third tier of Government with powers in rural India.

  4. 33% reservation of seats and chairpersonships for women in the Panchayats at each level.

Which of these are correct?

  • Assertion (A): The Constitution of India now provides a mechanism for regular flow of funds to Panchayati Raj institutions.

  • Reason (R): The Panchayati Raj institutions have been greatly handicapped in the performance of their assigned duties by paucity of funds.

In 1977, under whose chairmanship, the Panchayati Raj Committee was formed?