Recommendations of Mehta Committee accept by NDC Date

The recommendations of the Mehta Committee were accepted by the National Development Council in

A.January 1959                                           B. June 1959

C.September 1959                                      D. December 1959

EXPLANATION

The Mehta Committee refers to the Balwantrai Mehta Committee, which was set up in 1957 by the Government of India to study the Community Development Programme and the National Extension Service and to suggest measures to improve democratic decentralization.

Key Facts:

  • Chairman: Balwantrai G. Mehta

  • Purpose: To assess and suggest improvements to local self-governance

  • Main Recommendation: Establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system

    1. Gram Panchayat (village level)

    2. Panchayat Samiti (block level)

    3. Zila Parishad (district level)

  • These recommendations formed the basis of the Panchayati Raj system in India.

  • The National Development Council (NDC) accepted the recommendations of the Mehta Committee in September 1959.

Therefore,

✅ Correct Answer: C. September 1959.

Recommendations of Mehta Committee accepted by NDC