Consider the following statements regarding the Gadgil Committee on Local Self- Government in India:
1. The Gadgil Committee focused on the functioning and strengthening of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
2. It recommended a two-tier system of local governance.
3. The committee emphasized the financial autonomy of local bodies.
4. Its recommendations played a key role in influencing the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only

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Consider the following statements regarding the Gadgil Committee on Local Self- Government in India:
1. The Gadgil Committee focused on the functioning and strengthening of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
2. It recommended a two-tier system of local governance.
3. The committee emphasized the financial autonomy of local bodies.
4. Its recommendations played a key role in influencing the 73rd Constitutional Amendment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3, and 4 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is Correct: The Gadgil Committee analyzed the functioning of Panchayati Raj and suggested reforms focused to make the functioning more effective and strengthening of Panchayati Raj Institutions

Statement 2 is not correct: The Gadgil Committee did not recommend a four-tier system, but rather emphasized improving the existing three-tier system.

Statement 3 is Correct: The committee suggested establishment of a state finance commission for more financial devolution to empower local bodies and enable effective governance.

Statement 4 is Correct: The Gadgil Committee&rsquo;s recommendations contributed to the introduction and reforms in the Panchayati Raj system, which were later institutionalized through the 73rd Amendment.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Gadgil Committee on Local Self- Government in India: 1. The Gadgil Committee focused on the functioning and strengthening of Panchayati Raj Institutions. 2. It recommended a two-tier system of local governance. 3. The committee emphasized the financial autonomy of local bodies. 4. Its recommendations played a key role in influencing the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 3, and 4 only