Tag: Decentralization in India

Examine the gap between political and administrative decentralization in India, analyzing how the devolution of authority to local bodies has often been undermined by bureaucratic control, limited fiscal autonomy, and institutional constraints.

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Examining the Gap Between Political and Administrative Decentralization in India Introduction Decentralization in India was envisioned as a transformative framework for deepening democracy, promoting responsive governance, and empowering local communities. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992 institutionalized political decentralization by mandating elected Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). However, … Continue reading Examine the gap between political and administrative decentralization in India, analyzing how the devolution of authority to local bodies has often been undermined by bureaucratic control, limited fiscal autonomy, and institutional constraints.