“The goals of good governance will remain utopian if local governments responsible for providing all basic services directly to the citizens are not empowered as mandated by the 73rd and 74th constitutional Amendment Acts.” Critically evaluate the status of empowerment of the local bodies.

  • May 20, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
  • Category: DPS Topics
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Hint: Here focus has to be on evaluating the 73rd and 74th Amend act and its implementation (critically). Thus, show positive sides and focus more on the gaps, issues and challenges with supporting facts, examples, recommendations (Punchhi, 2nd ARC, Mani Shankar Aiyyar committee etc.)

Introduction (I): 7n3d and 74th amend. and its aim with goal of achieving village panchayats as enshrined in Art 40 of DPSP.

Body (B): 1) Briefly talk of measure features.

2) Positives of implementation so far: Ex- Structure, constitutional status, social audit, women and marginalised empowerment etc.

3) Discuss various gaps, issues and challenges: 3Fs, corruption, lack of capacity. Infrequent elections etc..

Conclusion (C): Conclude with some suggestions (preferably commissions).

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure The goals of good governance will remain utopian if local governments responsible for providing all basic services directly to the citizens are not empowered