Question

Explain the major steps that made the third-tier of democracy more
powerful and effective after the amendment of 1992,​

Answer 1

Answer:

A major step towards decentralization was taken in 1992. The Constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective. The provisions of Constitutional Amendment are as follows:

To hold regular elections under the local government bodies has been made compulsory.

Reservation of seats for scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes in the elected bodies.

One third i.e., 33 percent seats are to be reserved for women.