Describe the rationale for decentralization of power in India.
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Decentralization and Rural Governments in India. Decentralization can be defined as transfer or dispersal of decision making powers, accompanied by delegation of required authority to individuals or units at all levels of organization even if they are located far away from the power centre.
When power is taken away from Central and state governments and given to local government,it is called decentralisation.The basic idea behind decentralisation is that there are a large no. of problems and issues which are better settled at local level.
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What is the rationale for decentralization of power? Explain the structure of Rural Local Government in India.(CBSE-2016-home) 5
Ans. The basic idea behind decentralisation:
(a) Large number of problems and issues are best settled at the local level because people have better knowledge of their local problems.
(b) In helps in promoting direct participation.
II. Structure of Rural Local Government:
i. Zila Parishad :All the mandals in a district together constitute the Zila Parishad. Most of the members are elected – headed by a chairperson.
ii. Panchayat Samithi or Mandal or Block :
The members of this body are elected by the entire panchayat members in that area. A few Gram Panchayats are grouped together to form this government body.
iii. Gram Panchayat :A council consisting of several ward members often called panchs. The president is Sarpanch. It is the decision making body for the entire village.
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