UPSC Prelims 2012 · Question 23 of 98

UPSC Prelims 2012 question on Inclusive Governance

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 the government spending on public health.

4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 and 4 only
  3. 2, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: C. 2, 3 and 4 only

Verdict

Correct Answer: 2, 3 and 4 only

Statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct because they directly promote participation, welfare and social inclusion, while permitting NBFCs to do banking is mainly a financial regulatory measure.

Analysis

Inclusive governance means governance that ensures participation, equity and access to basic services for all sections, especially the poor and marginalized.

Statement by statement

1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking — Incorrect

This is mainly a financial sector regulatory reform.

It may improve financial access indirectly, but it is not essentially a part of inclusive governance in the direct sense.

2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all districts — Correct

District Planning Committees promote decentralized and participatory planning.

They help integrate local needs into development planning, making governance more inclusive and bottom-up.

3. Increasing government spending on public health — Correct

Public health spending improves access to healthcare, especially for weaker sections.

It directly supports social equity and welfare, which are core elements of inclusive governance.

4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme — Correct

The Mid-day Meal Scheme improves nutrition and school attendance among children.

It especially benefits poor and disadvantaged children, making it an important tool of inclusive governance.

Extra UPSC info

* Inclusive governance focuses on participation, equity, accountability and transparency.

* Article 243ZD provides for District Planning Committees.

* The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments strengthened local self-government.

* DPSP Articles 38 and 39 support social and economic justice.

* Schemes like Mid-day Meal, public health programmes and local planning promote inclusion.

* Do not confuse financial regulation with inclusive governance unless it directly improves access for marginalized groups.

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