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To what extent have Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) contributed to the deepening of democratic governance in India through decentralization, participatory development, and grassroots accountability?

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The introduction of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) through the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992 represents a landmark effort to institutionalize democratic decentralization in India. These amendments aimed to deepen democracy by transferring powers and responsibilities to elected local bodies, thereby bringing governance closer to the people. PRIs … Continue reading To what extent have Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) contributed to the deepening of democratic governance in India through decentralization, participatory development, and grassroots accountability?