PEAIS Flashcards
1
Q
Full form ?
A
Panchayat Empowerment and Accountability Incentive Scheme
2
Q
When was it launched ?
A
2005-06 (Ministry of Panchayati Raj)
3
Q
Aim ?
A
1) To incentivise States for devolving Funds, Functionaries and Functions (3F’s) to Parliament
2) To make them transparent , accountable and efficient
4
Q
Is it Centrally sponsored ?
A
NOOO Central sector (100% centre funded)
5
Q
How is accountability tested ?
A
Through a Devolution Index which ranks states/UT’s on 3F’s devolution
