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AnshulAIR 22· 2023

GS2GS2

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Main Body

It has advised state government to develop financial and political power to ULBs.

Evaluation of models:

Though devolution has unleashed significant (may a) it is tied in form of central sector schemes and performance linked.
It lacks to inflexible utilization and funds remaining underutilized.
Poor ULBs have a double whammy, because they are unable to perform due to less funds (vicious loop).
Mere formation of SEL and SFC will serve no purpose.

There should be meaningful devolution of power to make ULBs an efficient unit of self governance.

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Conclusion

There should be meaningful devolution of power to make ULBs an efficient unit of self governance.

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  • Identifies structural problems in devolution model
  • Highlights vicious loop affecting poor ULBs

Topper

Anshul

AIR 222023

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Local Self Government

Challenges in Urban Local Bodies Devolution

Issues with Financial and Political Devolution

Writing Stats

108

Total words

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critical-analytical

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