Question

What was one of the debates among academics and policymakers regarding the creation of planning units for decentralized activities?

• A. Whether planning units should be created at the village or municipal level
• B. Whether the planning unit should be at the block level or the district level
• C. Whether decentralized planning was needed at all
• D. Whether central-level planning should be abolished

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Whether the planning unit should be at the block level or the district level

One of the key debates among academics and policymakers was about whether the unit for decentralized planning should be established at the block level (a smaller administrative unit) or at the district level (a larger administrative unit). It was ultimately decided that the district level would serve as the primary unit for decentralized planning under the District Planning Committees (DPCs).