Question Q11GS2GS2
Despite constitutional backing to the institutions of local governance, the idea of decentralisation has remained hostage to several structural bottlenecks. Elucidate.
Main Body
73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment initiated era of grassroots democracy by constitutionalizing panchayat and Naumpalika.
Success of 73rd and 74th amendment
1Decentralized government with more than 4 Lakh village local bodies and around 5000 Urban Municipalities. (Annual Report).
2Social justice by giving representation to Women, SC, ST. Around 14.51 Lakh women representative in India.
3Principle of Subsidiarity: Local issues at local level and better scrutiny reduced.
4Participative Democracy: Morand More people participation in democratic [text continues]
80 words3 paragraphs
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- Accurate reference to 73rd and 74th Amendments
- Provides specific statistics (4 lakh village bodies, 14.51 lakh women representatives)
- Identifies key benefits of decentralization
- Recognizes constitutional framework for local governance
Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
AIR 1542025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels
Decentralization and local governance challenges
Structural bottlenecks in implementing local governance
Writing Stats
80
Total words
3
Paragraphs
analytical
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