Correct option is A
The correct answer is (A) Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
Explanation:
Rajiv Ranjan Singh was appointed as the Union Minister of Panchayati Raj in June 2024. He is responsible for overseeing the Panchayati Raj institutions at the local level in India.
Information Booster:
- Panchayati Raj System: A decentralized system of governance at the village, block, and district levels.
- Three-Tier Structure:
- Gram Panchayat (village level)
- Panchayat Samiti (block level)
- Zila Parishad (district level)
- 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992): Grants constitutional recognition and mandates the establishment of Panchayats in all states.
- Empowerment of Women: One-third of seats are reserved for women in Panchayats.
Additional Information:
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Minister of Agriculture
- Piyush Goyal: Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry
- Jagat Prakash Nadda: Ministry: Union Health minister