What is decentralization? Explain any four provisions that have been made towards decentralization in India after the Constitutional Amendment in 1992.
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A major step towards decentralisation was taken after the amendment of Constitution in 1992. The different provisions are. (i) It is constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to govemment'bodies. (ii) Seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).
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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.