Question:
What is the constitutional role of the District Planning Committees (DPCs) in decentralized planning?
ATo centralize all decision-making at the district level
BTo prepare development plans by involving people from village and town panchayats
CTo only implement plans formulated by the state government
DTo replace state planning boards entirely
Answer:
B. To prepare development plans by involving people from village and town panchayats
Explanation:
The District Planning Committees (DPCs) are constitutionally mandated bodies under Article 243ZD. Their role is to involve people from village panchayats and town panchayats in the preparation of district-level development plans, ensuring that the planning process is participatory and takes into account local needs and priorities.