Q. Who is known as the Father of Panchayati Raj?
Answer:
Balvant Rai Mehta
Notes: Balvant Rai Mehta is known as the Father of Panchayati Raj. He was an Indian politician who served as the second Chief Minister of Gujarat state. He participated in Indian Independence Movement and later held various public offices. He was the chairman of The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee which was appointed by the Government of India on 16 January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme and the National Extension Service and to suggest measures for their better working.