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Article: Panchayati Raj key for better outcomes in social sector.
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- February 28, 2008
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Panchayati Raj key for better outcomes in social sector
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) Noting that the government spending on social services has more than doubled in the past four years, the Economic Survey has said local governments and Panchayati Raj institutions can play a vital role in ensuring that these increased outlays result in better outcomes.
"Expenditures of the Government of India on social services and rural development have more than doubled in the last four years. It is essential that these higher outlays result in better outcomes... Local governments and Panchayati Raj institutions can play an important role in this regard," the Economic ...