Major Step Towards Decentralisation
A major step towards decentralization was taken in the year 1922 and amendments were made to the constitution for three-tier democracy, to make it more powerful and effective. Some of the important changes are listed below:
- Constitutionally mandatory for holding regular elections for local government bodies.
- Seats reserved in the elected bodies and executive heads of the institutions for Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Other Backward Classes.
- One-third of all the positions were reserved for women.
- An independent institution was known as State Election Commission in each State to conduct panchayat and municipal elections.
- The state government had to share certain powers and revenue with the local government bodies. The nature and scope of sharing vary from state to state.
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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