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To what extent, in your opinion, Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in India have enabled women led development at the grassroot level?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyWomen and Gender
What is the importance of Local Self Governments in a Democracy such as India? Why do you think did the makers of the Constitution not give adequate importance to this subject in the original constitutional document?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Local GovernmentFederalism
The significance of the principle of subsidiarity was well reflected in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyse.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
FederalismLocal Government
Discuss how the 15th Finance Commission report has the potential to transform the financial governance of India's municipalities?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
FederalismLocal Government
The MPLADS scheme goes against the spirit of 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Local GovernmentFederalism
Effective devolution of finances is an important requirement for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to fulfill their objectives. Discuss while also elaborating on the reasons behind lack of financial resources for PRIs in India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Local GovernmentFederalism
The extension Act 1996 is a paradigm shifting legislation concerning tribal empowerment and governance, but forest bureaucracy and its minimal interpretation of the law has dented its objective even after 25 years. Comment
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Local GovernmentSC, ST and OBC
Highlight the importance of State Finance Commission in strengthening fiscal federalism in India. Do you agree with the view that they have not been provided with the necessary environment to play their rightful role?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
FederalismLocal Government