Who is known as the father of panchayati raj in india?
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he is the best known as second chief Minister of Gujarat .
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"Balvant Rai Mehta" also known as "second chief minister" of "Gujarat" is known as the "father of Panchayati Raj" in "India". Panchayati Raj acts as a form of decentralization bringing the power closer to the people and keeping a check on the decision makers, the government by ensuring effective accountability.
"Panchayati Raj" was introduced as part of "Community Development Programme" in "1952" in the "first five year plan".
Upon the recommendations of the "Balwant Rai Mehta committee", a "three tier system" of Panchayati Raj was established that included "Zila Parishad" at the "District Level", "Panchayat Samiti" at the "Block/ Tehsil/ Taluka Level" and "Gram Panchayat" at the "Village Level" that would inch closer to attaining the goal of overall development of rural areas and people’s participation.