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Social Audit in Governance

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A participatory tool letting stakeholders evaluate public projects. Mandated in schemes like MGNREGA, it checks compliance, fund usage, and beneficiaries’ satisfaction. Citizens gather in Gram Sabha meetings, scrutinize muster rolls, financial statements, and voice grievances. This fosters transparency, detecting leaks or ghost beneficiaries. Constitutional principles of participatory democracy underpin social audits, aligning with the spirit of Article 40 (Panchayats). However, success depends on proper record maintenance, administrative support, and local awareness. Social audits complement official inspections, making governance more accountable and bridging the gap between plan formulation and actual ground-level delivery of services.

Practice Questions

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों के चयन में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?