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Prajnanandan Giri

Question 5GS2GS1

Functional decentralization

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Introduction

Delegation of subjects mentioned under Schedule XI & XII Such as - control over primary education, healthcare, water resource &

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Main Body

Impediment faced by local governance -

Funds -

1. Lack of local taxation ore levying fees for populism

2. Tied nature of funds by Finance Commission — limited discretion of Gram Sabha

3. Lack of adequate grants by state.

Functions

4. States like UP have delegated less than 5 functions under schedule XI

5. Absence of adequate trained manpower

6. Lack of awareness, capacity to implement projects.

7. High level corruptionBypassing Gram Sabha & social audit

8. Multiple parallelised bodies doing same work like RD, PWD etc.

9. Lack of dedicated cadre for Panchayat secretaries, extension officers etc.

10. Objective of women empowerment — neglected with Sarpanch Patti syndrome

Way Forward

Lyen committee report suggested for regular monitoring, use of ICT tools, capacity building of all stakeholders.
NCRWC report suggested for more delegation of power by states
Infrastructure needs must be fulfilled with a dedicated cadre of officials.
153 words4 paragraphs3 bullet points
  • Comprehensive listing of impediments
  • Clear categorization into Funds and Functions
  • Mentions specific examples like UP

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Topper

Prajnanandan Giri

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country

Local governance and decentralization

Functional decentralization challenges

Writing Stats

173

Total words

4

Paragraphs

3

Bullets

analytical and structural

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