The Gram Secretariat model in Uttar Pradesh is considered an effective step toward administrative reform and digital inclusion in rural governance. Critically analyze the features, objectives, and potential impacts of this model.
Answer: The Gram Secretariat model implemented by the Government of Uttar Pradesh is a revolutionary initiative aimed at empowering rural governance, ensuring transparency, and enabling digital capabilities at the grassroots level. This model not only accelerates administrative reform and digital inclusion but also plays a key role in service delivery, record management, and generation of local employment.
Key Features of the Gram Secretariat Model
- Widespread Establishment: Gram Secretariats have been set up in all 57,695 gram panchayats across the state, equipped with facilities like computers, internet, CCTV, electricity, water, libraries, separate toilets, and solar power.
- Structured Infrastructure: The secretariat ....
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