Question

State the objectives of grassroot planning

Answer 1

Grassroot planning or decentralized planning appears to be more an issue of debate than implementation in post independence era in India. The Directive Principles of State Policy enshrined in the Constitution of India bears the roots of grassroot planning in India. Planning Commission, Government of India has also been emphasizing on the subject right from the era of planned economic development in India.

Answer 2

Answer:

The objectives of grass-root planning are:

1. To engage people at local at district level aiming to involve a certain region or community primarily.

2. To create movements or organizations with a political, economic, environmental or social motive.

3. To encourage a collective action which involves various spheres of the society such as public, government and non-government bodies.

4. To encourage communities to create self-help group and organizations and become independent in terms of their own development.