Question

Which of the following is/are objectives of Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan:

Which of the above statements is/are correct

• A. 1, 2 and 5 only
• B. 2, 3 and 4 only
• C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

1, 2, 3 and 4 only

The Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Sashaktikaran Abhiyan will strengthen the Panchayati Raj system across the country and address critical gaps that constrain its success.

RGPSA seeks to:

• Enhance capacities and effectiveness of Panchayats and the Gram Sabhas;
• Enable democratic decision-making and accountability in Panchayats and promote people's participation;
• Strengthen the institutional structure for knowledge creation and capacity building of Panchayats;
• Promote devolution of powers and responsibilities to Panchayats according to the spirit of the Constitution and PESA Act;
• Strengthen Gram Sabhas to function effectively as the basic forum of people's participation, transparency and accountability within the Panchayat system;
• Create and strengthen democratic local self-government in areas where Panchayats do not exist;
• Strengthen the constitutionally mandated framework on which Panchayats are founded.