Question

Which committee recommended the establishment of the scheme "Democratic Decentralisation" in India?
1. Ashok Mehta Committee
2. Balwant Rai Committee
3. G. V. K. Rao Committee
4. Gadgil Committee

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Balwant Rai Committee

The correct answer Balwant Rai Committee.

• Balwant rai Mehta:
  • Democratic decentralization was recommended by Balwant Rai Mehta.
  • It was given in 1957.
  • The democratic decentralization of Panchayat is in three-tier- 
    • Gram Panchayat at village level.
    • Janpad Panchayat at Block level.
    • Zila Panchayat at District level.

• Ashok Mehta:
  • The committee was set up in December 1977.
  • It is recommended to revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati raj system.
  • It recommended the replacement from three-tier to two-tier.
• G V K Rao:
  • ​It was appointed by the planning commission.
  • To review the administrative and provide arrangements for rural development.
  • It recommended the too much bureaucratization of Panchayati raj and its effects.
• Gadgil Committee
  • The Gadgil Committee Report and Kasturirangan Committee Report are related to the Protection of Western Ghats. 
  • Gadgil Committee is also known as The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP).
  • The chairman of the Gadgil Committee was Madhav Gadgil.
  • Gadgil Committee was an environmental research commission appointed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests of India.
  • The report was submitted by the commission to the Government of India on 31st August 2011.