Question

What steps were taken towards decentralisation in 1992?

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

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.