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Prajnanandan Giri

Question 15.GS2GS1

The key to effective decentralization is 'Political decentralization'. Discuss in the context of impediments faced by local governance in India.

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Introduction

72nd and 44th Amendment Acts provided for Local self Government in India as Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) respectively.

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Main Body

Three-tier Governance Model:

[Diagram showing: Central Govt at top, State Government in middle, Local self Government at bottom in pyramid structure]

Key to effective decentralization
1Political decentralization:

└ Decision making power by Gram Sabha

└ Local elections to choose grass-root leader.

2Financial decentralization:

└ Allocation of financial resource

└ Ability of PRIs/ULBs to gather/collect their own monetary resources (Taxation)

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Diagram

Three-tier Governance Model pyramid showing Central Government at top, State Government in middle, Local self Government at bottom

Answer continues on next page
  • Clear diagram visualizing governance structure
  • Distinguishes between political and financial decentralization
  • References specific constitutional amendments
  • Well-organized presentation

Topper

Prajnanandan Giri

Subject & Paper

GS2GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country

Local Governance and Decentralization

Political and Financial Decentralization

Writing Stats

85

Total words

4

Paragraphs

formal, analytical

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