Local Governance
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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’.
Suraj Jacob & Babu Jacob
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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.
Tarun Kanti Bose
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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.
Ishan Agrawal
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Why India’s governance frontlines are cash starved
Panchayati raj institutions and urban local bodies struggle to make ends meet, sometimes even when they meet all the requirements.
Charu Bahri, IndiaSpend.com
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What villages ignore: water, sanitation, streetlights
On average every panchayat spends Rs 189 per capita. Where exactly is this money going?
Prachi Salve and Saumya Tewari, IndiaSpend.com