3. Local Self-Government
Local Self-Government is key to administration at the grassroots level in a democratic framework, involving elected representatives and citizen participation in decision-making. It consists of various structures such as the Panchayati Raj System in rural areas and Urban Local Bodies in cities, each with distinct functions and sources of income. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments have empowered local governance significantly.
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What we have learnt
- Local self-governments ensure democratic governance at the grassroots level.
- The Panchayati Raj System includes three tiers: Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad.
- Urban local bodies vary from Municipal Corporations to smaller municipalities, each responsible for specific civic functions.
Key Concepts
- -- Local SelfGovernment
- Administration of local areas by elected representatives allowing citizen participation in governance.
- -- Panchayati Raj System
- A three-tier system of local governance in rural areas comprising Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad.
- -- Urban Local Bodies
- Governance structures in urban areas including Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, and Notified Areas, each responsible for local civic services.
- -- 73rd and 74th Amendments
- Constitutional amendments that provided legal backing to local self-governments in rural and urban areas, enhancing their powers and accountability.
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