Recently demand has been rising in a state regarding the enactment of Social Accountability Law. How such a law can lead to good governance and boost citizens' participation in decision-making? Comment.

Meghalaya enacted Social Accountability Law that made Social Audit mandatory for 36 different scheme and there is growing demand for enactment in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh etc. Being paradigm shift enhance transparency Potential of LAW Involve participation of citizens - strengthen civil servant duty and responsible - create community orientation

Create community orientation, strengthen consensus, LAW in citizen participation Active political culture - develop awareness spirit of direct democracy. However, such law also needs 1. need for clarity enforcement frameworks 2. Guideline for inclusive participation ex: women, SC/ST/OBCs 3. brain Joint audit programme ex: NIDP in Hyd 4. white NGO partnership 5. create Accountability ecosystem ex: MADRG 4 of FTI hence, such law must be accompanied by enabling frameworks for fruitful functioning