Which of the following was a key criticism of Kerala's decentralized planning model, particularly in its early stages?

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AOver-reliance on central government funding, hindering local autonomy.

BLack of popular participation and awareness, leading to project failures.

CExcessive bureaucratic hurdles and corruption at the state level, impeding implementation.

DInadequacy of technical expertise at the local level.

Answer:

A major challenge was the lack of technical expertise at the grassroots level to prepare technically sound and financially viable project proposals.
This was addressed through the creation of a Voluntary Technical Corps and training programs.

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