Report of SoPR: DPC in Bihar
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This report by PRIA explores the decentralization of planning in Bihar, focusing on the role of District Planning Committees (DPCs) as part of the 2006 amendment to the Bihar Panchayat Act. It discusses the implementation process, challenges, and opportunities for improving local governance through participatory planning. The report highlights various case studies from Bihar, including the functioning of DPCs in Madhubani, and provides recommendations for strengthening the planning process at the district and Panchayat levels.
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This document outlines the history and process of decentralized planning in Bihar, with an emphasis on the role of Panchayats and District Planning Committees (DPCs). It includes an analysis of the 2006 amendment to the Bihar Panchayat Act, the functioning of DPCs, and the challenges of implementing bottom-up planning. The report aims to improve local governance and promote participatory planning across Bihar's districts.
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Bihar, Decentralized Planning, Panchayat, District Planning Committees, Governance, Local Self-Government, Raj Panchayat Bihar, PRIA