Contents1 Introduction2 Present status of creation of new districts3 The trends in creation of new district in India4 Procedure for creation of new districts in India5 Advantages of creation of new districts in India6 Challenges in the creation of new districts in India7 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction Historically the district, in some form or the other,… Continue reading Creation of New Districts in India: Pros and Cons – Explained, Pointwise
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Need to Strengthen Panchayati Raj System
Synopsis: There is a need to strengthen the Panchayati raj system to make the participation of the people in governance a reality. Evolution of Panchayati Raj System First, during the Ancient period, the Cholas pioneered the formation of local bodies to oversee the implementation of State plans. Second, during the British period, in 1884, the… Continue reading Need to Strengthen Panchayati Raj System
Critical Analysis of 15th Finance Commission Recommendations for Local Bodies
Synopsis: Critical analysis of the recommendation of the 15th Finance Commission Recommendations on grants to the local bodies. Background The primary task of the Union Finance Commission (FC) is to rectify the vertical and horizontal imbalances between the Union, the States, and the Local bodies. Part IX and Part IX-A of the Constitution mandate the… Continue reading Critical Analysis of 15th Finance Commission Recommendations for Local Bodies
Recommendation of 15th Finance Commission and challenges faced by Local Bodies
Recently, 15th Finance Commission report has provided many recommendations for improving the functioning of Local Bodies. The challenges faced by local bodies in India are manyfolds and there is no one-stop solution to them. Approach of previous Finance Commissions with respect to Local Bodies: So far four Finance Commissions (11th FC to 14th FC) have… Continue reading Recommendation of 15th Finance Commission and challenges faced by Local Bodies
15th Finance commission: Reforming financial governance of India’s municipalities
Source: Indian Express Gs2: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Synopsis: The reforms suggested by the 15th Finance commissions (interim report) can improve the financial governance of India’s municipalities. Background: The 15th Finance Commission submitted an interim report for FY 2020-21.… Continue reading 15th Finance commission: Reforming financial governance of India’s municipalities
Sixth Schedule discriminates against the non-tribal
Context – The Sixth Schedule was incorporated to protect the rights of the minority tribals living within a larger state dominated by the majority. More in news Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) an influential students’ body in Meghalaya has put up banners labelling all Bengalis in the state as Bangladeshis. It is also spearheading an agitation for an… Continue reading Sixth Schedule discriminates against the non-tribal
‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K
Back to Village(B2V) programme News: Jammu and Kashmir Government announced the third phase of ambitious Back to Village(B2V) programme. Facts: Back to Village(B2V) programme: The programme aims to involve the people of the state and government officials in a joint effort to deliver the mission of equitable development. It also aims to energize Panchayats and… Continue reading ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K
