जिला योजना समिति की परिकल्पना जमीनी स्तर पर निमोचन को सक्षम बनाने के लिए की गई थी। यह लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने में कितनी सफल रही है? जिला योजना समितियों द्वारा सामना की जाने वाली चुनौतियों पर चर्चा कीजिए और उन्हें अधिक प्रभावी बनाने के उपाय सुझाइए। (उत्तर 250 शब्दों में दीजिए) The District Planning Committee (DPC) was envisioned as a key instrument to strengthen grassroots-level planning. How far has it succeeded in achieving this goal? Discuss the challenges faced by DPCs and suggest measures to make them more effective. (Answer in 250 words)

DPC is a constitutional body established through 74th (CA) to ensure Grassroots planning.

Functions of DPC:

Key instrument to strengthen grassroots planning

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planning & proper utilization of resources

How far it has succeeded

(A) Case for Success

L (1) Enabled ULBs used reforms & Indore model of sanitation

L (2) Provided greater say to Local representatives

L (3) Effective social audit of projects by Panchayat

L (4) Built capacities of Local functionaries

L (5) However, certain challenges remain

L (1) Dominated by State bureaucracy & limited role of Local functionaries as Chairman by DM & chairmanships panchayat towns

Suggested Measures

Thus, to strengthen roots of Grassroots a strong DPC is necessary