Why was the necessity of decentralization recognised?
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Decentralisation is the need in India because:
1. India is a vast country, central govt. is unable to hear the needs of people from different areas.
2. The local government can easily understand the needs and demands of their people.
3. It helps women to participate in decision making process because 33% seats are reserved for women in local govt.
4. It takes off burden from central and state govt.
5. It strenghtens democracy.
When power is taken away from the Central and State governments, and given to the Local governments, it is called decentralisation.
(i) The basic idea behind decentralisation is that there are a large number of problems and issues which are best settled at the local level. People have a better knowledge of problems in their localities. They also have better ideas on where to spend money, and how to manage things more efficiently.
(ii) At the local level, it is possible for the people to directly participate in decision, making. This helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation. Basically the local government is the best way to realise one important principle of democracy, namely the Local Self-Government.