QUESTION

GS

Medium

Economy

Prelims 2012

Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of Inclusive Governance?

  1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking
  2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts
  3. Increasing government spending on public health
  4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme

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Explanation

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Permitting Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) to do banking is a regulatory and financial sector reform aimed at expanding credit; it is not considered an essential component of inclusive governance. Statement 2 is Correct: Establishing effective District Planning Committees (DPCs) as per Article 243ZD of the Constitution promotes decentralized and participatory decision-making, which is a core pillar of inclusive governance. Statement 3 is Correct: Increasing government spending on public health ensures that essential services are accessible to all segments of society, reducing inequalities and promoting social inclusion. Statement 4 is Correct: Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme targets the nutritional and educational needs of children from marginalized backgrounds, directly contributing to inclusive development and governance.

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