Which among the following committees was Constituted to make recommendations regarding 'Electoral Reforms'?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Dinesh Goswami Committee

Explanation:

• The Dinesh Goswami Committee was appointed in 1990 to study and recommend measures for electoral reforms in India.

• It recommended the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to ensure a fair and transparent voting process.

• The committee suggested that state funding of elections should be provided in kind (e.g., fuel, paper, microphones) rather than cash.

• It proposed the issuance of Photo Identity Cards to all voters to prevent impersonation and bogus voting.

• The committee also recommended that a person should not be allowed to contest from more than two constituencies.

Information Booster:

• Electoral reforms in India are aimed at reducing the influence of money and muscle power in politics.

• Other significant committees on this subject include the Indrajit Gupta Committee (1998) and the Tarkunde Committee (1974).

Additional Knowledge:

Nandan Nilekani Committee (Option a)

• This committee was constituted by the RBI to suggest measures for deepening digital payments in India.

• It focused on financial inclusion through electronic means.

Abid Hussain Committee (Option c)

• This committee was related to reforms in Small Scale Industries (SSI) and trade policy.

• It recommended the de-reservation of items exclusively produced by the small-scale sector.

Ajith Kumar Committee (Option d)

• This committee dealt with the rationalization of pay scales and structures for the Indian Armed Forces personnel.