Indian Polity · Local Self Government
Who is responsible for preparing the plans for economic development and social justice at the district level?
- 1D) Panchayat Samiti
- 2C) Zila Parishad
- 3B) District Planning Committee✓
- 4A) State Planning Board
Correct answer
B) District Planning Committee
Explanation
Question: Who is responsible for preparing the plans for economic development and social justice at the district level?
Correct Answer:
- (B) B) District Planning Committee
Detailed Explanation:
Constitutional Provision: According to Article 243ZD of the Constitution of India (added by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act), every state shall constitute a District Planning Committee (DPC) at the district level.
Role and Function: The primary responsibility of the District Planning Committee is to consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and to prepare a draft development plan for the district as a whole, focusing on economic development and social justice.
Conclusion: While Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis operate at local levels, the formal institutional body mandated to prepare the comprehensive district-level plan is the District Planning Committee. Therefore, the correct option is (B).
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