Local Governance

Rural politics: Do sarpanches favour some constituents over others?

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

Mark Schneider
· Oct 13, 2024 · 09:00 am
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.

Shailesh Shrivastava
· Sep 14, 2024 · 07:30 pm
Delhi: 5 municipal councillors from Aam Aadmi Party defect to BJP

This could hurt Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s party ahead of ward and standing committee elections to the civic body.

Scroll Staff
· Aug 26, 2024 · 05:20 pm

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
· 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.

Tarun Kanti Bose
· 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.

Ishan Agrawal
· Aug 06, 2017 · 07:30 pm

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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

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

Tarun Kanti Bose · 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.

Ishan Agrawal · Aug 06, 2017 · 07:30 pm

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Eco India: How climate resilient fox nuts are helping Bihar's farmers tackle crop losses

Nov 17, 2024 · 08:55 am

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Nov 16, 2024 · 03:25 pm

Eco India: Kanpur's tanneries adopt sustainable practices to cut environmental impact

Nov 10, 2024 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 273: How cleaner alternatives pave way for a sustainable future

Nov 09, 2024 · 03:25 pm

Watch: Crises of belonging and citizenship in Assam

Nov 07, 2024 · 03:30 pm

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 · Mar 24, 2016 · 09:30 pm

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Prachi Salve and Saumya Tewari, IndiaSpend.com · Jun 25, 2015 · 09:30 pm

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