Telangana mandates gram panchayats to prepare integrated plans with 125% financial outlay
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Decentralized planning and fiscal accountability: a relevant GS2 and GS3 case study for rural governance.
Why in news
The Telangana government mandated gram panchayats to prepare integrated development plans with a 125% financial outlay to streamline departmental schemes and accountability.
Background
The Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department issued the order on October 27. Gram panchayats are required to integrate infrastructure and welfare schemes into a single plan with a financial outlay of 125% of the previous year's finances.
Facts for Prelims
- FactMandated financial outlay for integrated plans is 125% of the previous year's finances.
- BodyThe order was issued by the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department of Telangana.
- PlaceThe framework applies to gram panchayats in the state of Telangana.
Prelims practice question
What is the mandated financial outlay for the integrated plans required by gram panchayats in Telangana?
- (a)200% of the previous year's finances
- (b)150% of the previous year's finances
- (c)100% of the previous year's finances
- (d)125% of the previous year's finances
Show answer
Answer: (d) 125% of the previous year's finances — The order mandates a financial outlay of 125% of the previous year's finances for integrated plans.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how integrated planning at the gram panchayat level can enhance the efficacy of rural development schemes and ensure fiscal accountability in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal discipline: Balancing ambitious 125% outlay targets with actual revenue generation at the local level
- Administrative synergy: Reducing departmental silos by consolidating infrastructure and welfare schemes into a single plan
Keywords: Fiscal accountability · Integrated planning · Decentralized governance · Gram Panchayat · Rural development
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