Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Only 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, which institutionalized Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and decentralized governance in rural areas.
Statement 2 is correct: The Ministry was established in May 2004, following the division of the Ministry of Rural Development. It is headed by a Union Cabinet Minister.
Statement 1 is correct: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, which institutionalized Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and decentralized governance in rural areas.
Statement 2 is correct: The Ministry was established in May 2004, following the division of the Ministry of Rural Development. It is headed by a Union Cabinet Minister.
Information Booster:
• The Ministry supports Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and Zila Parishads.
• It plays a crucial role in implementing schemes like e-Panchayat, RGSA (Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan).
• It also oversees capacity building, devolution of powers, and financial empowerment of rural bodies.
• The first ministry-level Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated on 24 April 2010.
• The Ministry supports Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats, and Zila Parishads.
• It plays a crucial role in implementing schemes like e-Panchayat, RGSA (Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan).
• It also oversees capacity building, devolution of powers, and financial empowerment of rural bodies.
• The first ministry-level Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated on 24 April 2010.
Additional Information:
- The eGramSwaraj portal and Audit Online are digital initiatives launched under this ministry.
- As of April 2025, the Union Minister of Panchayati Raj is Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, commonly known as Lalan Singh.
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