Previous Year Question
Which among the following Panchayats are included in the District Plan in U.P.?
I. Nagar Panchayat
II. Gram Panchayat
III. Kshetra Panchayat
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
I only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III all
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
The purpose of the District Plan in Uttar Pradesh is to integrate the development requirements of both rural and urban areas of a district. Therefore, it covers not only rural Panchayats but also plans relating to urban local bodies.
A Nagar Panchayat is an urban local body. Development requirements relating to such urban areas also fall within the scope of the District Plan.
A Gram Panchayat is the basic unit of rural local governance. Development requirements and plans at the village level form part of the district planning process.
A Kshetra Panchayat functions at the block/intermediate level, and development programmes relating to its area are also incorporated into district planning.
Under the Uttar Pradesh District Planning Committee Act, 1999, the District Plan includes subjects relating to rural areas under the U.P. Panchayat Raj Act and the U.P. Kshetra Panchayats and Zila Panchayats Adhiniyam, as well as subjects relating to urban areas under municipal laws.
Thus, Nagar Panchayat, Gram Panchayat and Kshetra Panchayat—all three are covered in the District Plan.