Question

What major steps were taken in 1992 to make the third tire of government more powerful and effective?

Answer 1

1. Now it was constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.

2. Seats are reserved in the elected bodies for ST SC and OBC.

3. At least one third of the seats are reserved for women.

4. An independent institution called state election commission has been created in each state to conduct panchayat and municipal election.

5. The state government is required to share some powers and revenues with the local government bodies.

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