Question

What major steps were taken to decentralisation in 1992?

Answer 1

Major step towards decentralization was taken in 1992. The Constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective. 

It is constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies. Seats are reserved in the elected bodies and the executive heads of these institutions for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes.At least one-third of all positions are reserved for women. An independent institution called the State Election Commission has been created in each State to conduct panchayat and municipal elections. The State governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies. The nature of sharing varies from State to State.

Answer 2

Major steps that were taken towards decentralisation in 1992 were:

• It was made obligatory to hold elections for choosing members of local governmental institutions

• Seats were reserved for people belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other backward classes in local bodies.

• One-third of the seats are reserved for women.

• State Election Commission was constituted in the states for holding elections in government bodies.

• It was made mandatory for the State Governments to share powers and revenues with local bodies.