Decentralisation in India
The need for decentralization in India was first recognized by the Constitution of India. Several attempts have been made to decentralize the powers to the levels of towns and villages. Panchayats were set up at the village level and municipalities were set up in the urban areas but were directly under the control of the state governments. Elections to these local governments were not held on a regular basis and local governments did not have their own resources. Thus the effectiveness of decentralization in India was very less.
Decentralisation in India
When the power from the Central and State governments, when given to the local government, it is called decentralization. The basic idea behind decentralization is that a huge number of issues and problems are best settled only at the local level. It is also easier for people to directly participate in the decision-making process at the local level. Democratic participation is possible through decentralization.
A major step towards decentralisation was taken in 1992 and rural local government came to be known as Panchayati Raj. The local government structure is present at the district level.
Table of Content
- Decentralisation in India
- Major Step Towards Decentralisation
- Gram Panchayat
- Municipal Corporations
- Importance of Decentralisation
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