The correct answer is (c), 11th Plan.
The 11th Five Year Plan (2007-2012) was the first plan to explicitly mention the need for capacity building through urban local bodies. The plan stated that “capacity building of urban local bodies is essential for effective implementation of urban development programmes and schemes.” The plan also identified a number of areas where capacity building was needed, including:
- Financial management
- Human resource management
- Planning and implementation
- Information technology
- Public-private partnership
The 11th Plan also set out a number of measures to improve capacity building, including:
- Training and development programmes
- Institutional strengthening
- Technical assistance
- Knowledge sharing
The 11th Plan’s focus on capacity building was a significant step forward in the development of urban local bodies in India. The plan’s measures have helped to improve the capacity of urban local bodies to deliver services and implement development programmes. However, there is still a need for further capacity building, particularly in the areas of financial management and human resource management.
The other options are incorrect.
(a) The 8th Five Year Plan (1992-1997) did not mention the need for capacity building through urban local bodies.
(b) The 9th Five Year Plan (1997-2002) did not mention the need for capacity building through urban local bodies.
(d) The 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017) continued the focus on capacity building through urban local bodies that was initiated in the 11th Plan.