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THE GREAT INDIAN LOCAL GOVERNANCE CHALLENGE Syllabus: GS 2: Governance Organs of Government Why in the News? Recent debates around urban infrastructure financing, enhanced grants recommended by the 16th Finance Commission (2026–31), and renewed attention to India’s crumbling cities have revived scrutiny of India’s weakest democratic layer — local governments. Despite constitutional backing under the …
Read MorePESA Festival Strengthens Tribal Self-Governance and Culture Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organising a two-day PESA Festival in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to promote awareness and implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, alongside celebrating India’s rich tribal heritage. This event underscores the importance of environmental democracy in …
Read MoreEmpowering Democracy Through Model Youth Gram Sabhas Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Local Self Governance, Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and the Aspirational Bharat Collaborative, launched the Model Youth Gram …
Read MorePolity and Local Self-Government under the Chola Dynasty: A Comprehensive Study The Chola Empire (c. 850–1279 CE) represents a defining epoch in South Indian political and administrative history. Far from being simply a conquest-driven monarchy, the imperial Cholas institutionalized an intricate and multilayered administrative framework marked by both centralization and a highly functional model of …
Read MoreIntroduction Urban local government in India refers to the governance of urban areas by elected representatives. These local governments are responsible for administering and managing various aspects of urban life, including infrastructure, public services, and development. The jurisdiction of an urban local government is typically limited to a specific urban area designated by the state …
Read MoreIntroduction The Panchayati Raj system in India indeed signifies the system of rural local self-government. It is a decentralized form of government that aims to bring democracy to the grassroots level in rural areas. This system has been established in all the states of India through acts passed by the respective state legislatures. The Panchayati …
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