Question

Explain the major initiatives taken in the Constitutional Amendments of 1992 to make the third tier of democracy more effective in India.

Answer 1

few initiatives taken in constitutional amendmentsof 1992 to make the third tier of democracy more effective in india are-

a. Now it became constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local bodies.

b. After the implementation of this amendment it became necessary to reserve seats in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for the Scheduled Casts,Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes.

c. At least one-third of the total seats were reserved for women.

d.An independent institution called the State Election Commission was established in each state to conduct Panchayat and Municipal Elections.

e.The State Governments were required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.