Democratic Decentralisation and Panchayati Raj: A Sociological Perspective
Introduction Democratic decentralisation refers to the transfer of political, administrative, and financial powers from the central government to local self-governing institutions. This decentralized form of government is exemplified in India’s Panchayati Raj system, which gives rural populations the ability to take part in decision-making. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) institutionalised Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) … Read more