Question

Who is regarded as the originator of the concept of Panchayati Raj and the bottom-up approach to planning and development in India?

• A. Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. B. R. Ambedkar
• C. Mahatma Gandhi
• D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi is credited with advocating for Panchayati Raj, a system of decentralized governance that empowers local institutions like village councils. He is regarded as the originator of the bottom-up approach to planning, which involves local communities in decision-making, as opposed to a top-down, centralized model.