Consider the following statements The goal of empowering Gram Sabha as the voice of P...........

Indian Polity (Easy) Panchayati Raj Instiutions

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Consider the following statements:

The goal of empowering Gram Sabha as the voice of Panchayats through Article 243A of the constitution was to provide a democratic basis to decentralized decision making.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests, has recently modified a circular it issued in 2009 and allowed building activities in forests areas without the need for Gram Sabha consent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1only

2only

Both 1 and2

Neither 1 nor2

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: Correct. Article 243A empowers Gram Sabhas to function as the grassroots voice in Panchayati Raj Institutions, giving local people direct say in decision-making. This strengthens democratic decentralization.

- Statement 2: Incorrect. The Ministry of Environment and Forests had issued a 2009 circular requiring Gram Sabha consent for forest diversion and building activities. There has been no recent modification allowing such activities without Gram Sabha consent; in fact, the requirement generally continues.

- Options:

- Option 1: Only 1 is correct.

- Option 2: Only 2 is correct.

- Option 3: Both are correct.

- Option 4: Neither is correct.

Correct Answer:

Option 1: 1 only