What steps were taken towards decentralisation in 1992?
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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.
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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.