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Merger of three Delhi municipal bodies runs contrary to the need for decentralised governance

It ignores the imperative of creating ‘vibrant democratic units of self-government’.

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· May 07, 2022 · 06:30 am
In Haryana’s Nuh, a helpline number is informing people of their rights, improving governance

An information centre is creating awareness about government schemes and has empowered villages to claim their rights.

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· Aug 16, 2018 · 09:30 pm
How embracing self-governance transformed this Adivasi village in Madhya Pradesh

Barkheda’s villagers now efficiently manage their common land, forest, ponds, check dams, school and anganwadi centre.

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· Aug 06, 2017 · 07:30 pm

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· Jun 25, 2015 · 09:30 pm

Local Governance

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Contrary to perception, they are responsive to an inclusive multi-ethnic coalition of supporters without significant discrimination, shows research.

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Bill to improve Bengaluru erodes citizen power while leaving room for corruption, monopoly

The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill does not solve the key problem of political accountability and representation even as civic elections are due since 2015.

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