Question

Which of the following is a recommendation of C. Narasimham Committee?
1. Setting up of District Development Boards
2. Setting up of Mandal Praja Parishads
3. Reservation of seats for women in Zilla Parishad
4. Direct election of the panchayat Sarpanch

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Reservation of seats for women in Zilla Parishad

The correct answer is the Reservation of seats for women in Zilla Parishad.

• C. Narasimham Committee
  • This committee was constituted in 1978 for the evolution of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The recommendations were as follows:
  1. Reservation of seats for women in Zilla Parishad.
  2. Party-based elections for Panchayat Samithi/Zilla Parishads.
  3. Constitutional status to Panchayat Raj Institutions.
  4. Regular Conduct of Elections.
  5. Devolution of functions, funds.
  6. Reservation to Samithi, Sarpanch, Zilla Parishad Chairperson posts to SCs and STs.
  7. Setting up of State Election Commission.