what is the rationale for decentralization of power ? explain the structure of rural local government in india.
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(1) reason for decentralization of power :
(i) The rationale behind decentralisation is to ensure community participation for proper growth and development of the community itself. It is aimed to ensure social, economic and political development of the community.
(ii) It is also oriented to ensure no or less interferences in the local affairs by the Union and State executive bodies. It has been executed to make village ‘Little Republic’.
(2) Following are the functions of the rural local government :
(i) Supply of water for domestic use.
(ii) Maintaining public health and sanitation.
(iii) Construction and repairing of public roads.
(iv) Lighting on roads and public places.
(v) Construction, repairing and maintaining public buildings, grazing lands, forest, public wells and tanks in good conditions.
The fundamental thought behind decentralisation :-
1. Enormous number of issues and issues are best settled at the nearby level since individuals have better information on their neighborhood issues.
2. It helps in advancing direct support.
Structure :-
a) Zila Parishad - All the mandals in a region together comprise the zila parishad. The vast majority of the individuals are chosen and headed by an administrator.
b) Panchayat samiti or Block - The individuals from this body are chosen by the whole panchayat individuals around there. A couple of Gram panchayat are assembled to frame this administration body.
c) Gram panchayat - A committee comprising of a few ward individuals frequently called panch. The president is called sarpanch. It is the dynamic body for the whole town.