9. Local Self-Government

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1. 1

   Local Self-Government: Meaning And Significance

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   Local self-government enables communities to manage their own affairs,...

2. 1.1

   Meaning

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   Local self-government is a system that empowers local communities to manage...

3. 1.2

   Significance

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   Local self-government empowers communities by decentralizing governance,...

4. 2

   Constitutional Provisions For Local Self-Government

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   This section outlines the constitutional provisions for local...

5. 2.1

   73rd Amendment (1992)

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   The 73rd Amendment (1992) empowered local self-governance in rural India by...

6. 2.2

   74th Amendment (1992)

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   The 74th Amendment to the Indian Constitution established a framework for...

7. 3

   Panchayats: The Rural Local Self-Government System

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   Panchayats serve as a crucial system of local self-government in rural...

8. 3.1

   Gram Panchayat (Village Level)

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   Gram Panchayats are the foundational unit of rural local self-government in...

9. 3.2

   Panchayat Samiti (Block Level)

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   The Panchayat Samiti serves as the intermediary body in the rural local...

10. 3.3

    Zilla Parishad (District Level)

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    Zilla Parishad serves as the highest level of rural local self-government in...

11. 3.4

    Functions Of Panchayats

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    Panchayats are essential local self-governing bodies in rural India,...

12. 3.5

    Powers And Functions

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    The section discusses the powers and functions of local self-governments,...

13. 4

    Municipalities: The Urban Local Self-Government System

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    This section describes the structure, functions, and significance of...

14. 4.1

    Municipal Corporation

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    The section discusses the structure, roles, and functions of municipal...

15. 4.2

    Municipal Council

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    The Municipal Council is a vital component of urban local self-government in...

16. 4.3

    Nagar Panchayat

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    Nagar Panchayat represents local self-government in transitional urban areas...

17. 4.4

    Functions Of Municipalities

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    This section outlines the functions and powers of municipalities in India as...

18. 4.5

    Powers And Functions

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    This section examines the powers and functions of local self-government in...

19. 5

    Relationship Between Local Self-Government And State Governments

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    Local self-government operates under the authority of state governments,...

20. 5.1

    Financial Relationship

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    The financial relationship between local self-governments and state...

21. 5.2

    Supervisory Powers Of State Governments

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    State governments in India hold supervisory powers over local...

22. 5.3

    Role Of District Collectors

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    District Collectors serve as a vital connection between local...

23. 6

    Challenges In The Implementation Of Local Self-Government

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    This section discusses the challenges faced in the implementation of local...

24. 6.1

    Financial Constraints

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    Financial constraints significantly impinge upon the effectiveness of local...

25. 6.2

    Lack Of Capacity And Training

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    The section discusses the critical challenges of insufficient capacity and...

26. 6.3

    Political Interference

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    Political interference can significantly undermine the autonomy and...

27. 6.4

    Corruption And Mismanagement

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    Corruption and mismanagement in local governance undermine the effectiveness...

28. 7

    Summary

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    Local self-government is essential for empowering communities and enhancing...