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Schemes for Rural Development (Constitutional Perspective)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Traces the constitutional impetus (Article 38, 40) for integrated rural upliftment. Flagship schemes include MGNREGA, which guarantees wage employment and fosters creation of durable assets, and PM Awaas Yojana for housing. Gram Panchayats often implement them, linking to the 73rd Amendment’s devolution principles. Constitutional bodies (Finance Commission) recommend fund transfers for capacity building. The synergy of central guidelines and local autonomy is tested by corruption, tardy payments, or skill gaps. Nonetheless, these efforts reflect constitutional commitments to reduce rural-urban disparities, ensuring panchayats anchor decentralized planning that addresses local priorities effectively.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

न्यायिक समीक्षा किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?