CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 7-Star Rainbow Scheme was launched by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Haryana on 26th January 2018 with a focus on improvising the working of Gram Panchayats in Haryana.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key Facts. Under this scheme, seven social parameters under which panchayats will be judged are sex ratio, education, hygiene, environment preservation, governance and social participation. Stars of different colours (mentioned below) are awarded to panchayats depending upon their performance in each parameter.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pursuant to the 73rd Constitutional amendment in 1992, the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 was framed which came into force w.e.f. April 22, 1994.

Detailed explanation-4: -Haryana has 6 administrative divisions, 22 districts, 72 sub-divisions, 93 revenue tehsils, 50 sub-tehsils, 140 community development blocks, 154 cities and towns, 7, 356 villages, and 6, 222 villages panchayats.