Balwant Rai Mehta Committee is related to-

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Panchayati Raj
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) was established to evaluate the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953).

Key Recommendations:

• Establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system:
  • Village Level: Gram Panchayat.
  • Block Level: Panchayat Samiti.
  • District Level: Zila Parishad.
• Emphasis on democratic decentralization to involve local governance.
• Empowering Panchayati Raj institutions for grassroots development.

Impact:

• The committee's recommendations led to the formal introduction of the Panchayati Raj system in India, starting with Rajasthan in 1959.

Additional Information:

• The Panchayati Raj system is a decentralized form of governance in India aimed at empowering rural local bodies for grassroots development. It was established under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.

Structure:

• Three-Tier System:
  • Gram Panchayat (Village level).
  • Panchayat Samiti (Block level).
  • Zila Parishad (District level).

Key Features:

• Elections: Every 5 years.
• Reservation: For Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women.
• Finance Commission: Provides funds for Panchayati Raj institutions.

Significance:

• Promotes democratic decentralization.
• Encourages local participation in decision-making.
• Focuses on rural development through self-governance.