Which of the following reasons were cited by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the decline of the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
- 1. Role of Bureaucracy
- 2. Lack of Political Will
- 3. Lack of conceptual clarity
- 4. Lack of gender parity
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2015
– The committee identified several reasons for the decline of PRIs.
– Statement 1 (Role of Bureaucracy): The committee noted the indifferent attitude of the bureaucracy towards PRIs and excessive bureaucratic control as hindrances.
– Statement 2 (Lack of Political Will): The committee pointed out the lack of sufficient political will on the part of the state governments to devolve necessary powers and resources to PRIs.
– Statement 3 (Lack of conceptual clarity): The committee observed that there was a lack of clarity regarding the role and importance of PRIs, which affected their functioning.
– Statement 4 (Lack of gender parity): While important for inclusive governance, lack of specific gender parity (like reservations) was a issue addressed by subsequent reforms (like the 73rd Amendment) rather than a primary reason cited by the Ashok Mehta Committee for the decline of PRIs *before* those reforms. The committee focused more on structural and operational weaknesses.