Question

"Local government's have made a significant impact on Indian Democracy. At the same time there are many difficulties". Explain

Answer 1

Local governments

Explanation:

Local government's have made a significant impact on Indian Democracy. At the same time there are many difficulties.

Pros:

1. Constitutional status for local governments has helped to deepen democracy.
2. Increased women’s representation and voice in our democracy.

Cons:

1. Gram Sabhas are not held regularly.
2. Most state governments have not transferred significant power to local governments.
3. State governments have not provided adequate resources.

Answer 2

Impact of local self government on Indian democracy :

(a) Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy.

(b) It has increased women's representation and voice in our democracy.

Difficulties :

(a) Gram Sabhas are not held regularly.

(b) Most state governments have not transferred significant powers to local government.

(c) State governments do not provide adequate resources.