Yes, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and district administration must evolve a redefined and synergistic relationship to effectively advance the objectives of good governance. This imperative arises from the inherent tensions, asymmetries of power, and institutional overlaps between constitutionally mandated local self-governance and the bureaucratic apparatus of district administration. A critical evaluation of this relationship reveals … Continue reading Should Panchayati Raj institutions and district administration evolve a redefined relationship to effectively advance the objectives of good governance?