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Hrishikesh RajendraAIR 61· 2419

Question 3GS2GS2

"सहायकता के सिद्धांत" से आप क्या समझते हैं? भारत के संदर्भ में इसके महत्व की विवेचना कीजिए। What do you understand by the "principle of subsidiarity"? Discuss its importance in the context of India. (Answer in 150 words)

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Principle of Subsidiarity is a judicial and governance principle that states that the implementation of policies must take place at smallest level (unit of governance).

Examples1. Resource planning through Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP).

Importance:

1. Ensures greater efficiency in implementation as local needs, circumstances are taken into account.

Eg: Livelihood systems.

2Ensures faster feedback and hence improvement in policies. Eg: exclusive form social welfare schemes can be corrected.
3Ensures true democratic decentralization as it becomes a participative process.
4Eases to check corruption, leakages due to easier focus & clearer accountability. Eg: Social audit.
5Much more sustainable approach due to vested interest of locals, capability building of local institutions etc.

Eg: Own sources of revenue (OSR) for PRIs.

Principles of subsidiarity along with complementary federalism will ensure a true 'Smart Road' in such a diverse India.

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Hrishikesh Rajendra

AIR 612419

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Federalism

Principle of Subsidiarity

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