Question Q13DiscussGS2GS2
Discuss the major challenges in effective devolution of funds, functions, and functionariles to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India. (Answer in 250 words)
Main Body
The 72nd Schedule provides in-principle devolution of power to PRIs, but in practice the institutions suffer from many challenges.
Major Challenges in devolution
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Lack of autonomy: 90% of grants to PRIs are tied, leading to loss of decision-making power
<10% Panchayats raise sufficient revenue on their own as taxation power has not been adequately devolved
Poor accounting in PRIs highlighted by CAG leads to inefficient use and misappropriation of funds
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Examiner score
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Topper
Varun Tokas
AIR 1172023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances
Devolution to Local Levels
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) - devolution challenges
Writing Stats
75
Total words
3
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analytical
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