Analyse the benefits of decentralisation of power in India.
This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world There are now about 36 lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc. all over the country. This number is bigger than the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women’s representation and voice in our democracy At the same time, there are many difficulties. While elections are held regularly and enthusiastically, gram sabha are not held regularly Most state governments have not transferred significant powers to the local governments. Nor have they given adequate resource.
