Prelims 2012 · Polity and Constitution · Question 23
Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of 'Inclusive Governance'?
- Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking.
- Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts.
- Increasing the government spending on public health.
- Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
2, 3 and 4 only
1. Permitting NBFCs to do banking — Incorrect. Inclusive governance is about participatory, decentralized and welfare-oriented governance. Allowing NBFCs to do banking is mainly a financial sector/regulatory reform, not an essential part of inclusive governance.
2. Effective District Planning Committees — Correct. DPCs enable decentralized planning and representation of local bodies, which is a core element of inclusive governance.
3. Increasing government spending on public health — Correct. Better public health spending improves equitable access to basic services, a key objective of inclusive governance.
4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme — Correct. This promotes nutrition, school participation and social inclusion, fitting the idea of inclusive governance.
Hence, 2, 3 and 4 only are parts of inclusive governance.