Q. Bhuria Committee is associated with which topic? (MPPSC Assistant Professor)
Answer: Panchayati Raj Institutions
Notes: The Bhuria Committee was formed to examine Panchayati Raj Institutions in tribal areas. It recommended extending local self-governance to Scheduled Areas through the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. This Act is known as PESA and empowers tribal communities in governance. The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj. The committee's focus was not on urban development, forest revenue, or OBC reservation.