CBSE 2023 · Region 6 · Set 2 · Q35

Read the given source and answer the questions that follow : DECENTRALISATION IN INDIA This new system of local government is the largest experiment in democracy conducted anywhere in the world. There are now about $\displaystyle 36$ lakh elected representatives in the panchayats and municipalities etc., all over the country. This number is bigger then the population of many countries in the world. Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in our country. It has also increased women's representation and voice in our democracy. At the same time, there are many difficulties. While elections are held regularly of Panchayats and people participate enthusiastically in it but meetings of gram sabhas are not held regularly. ($\displaystyle 35.1$) Why is Indian decentralisation considered as the largest experiment in democracy ? ($\displaystyle 35.2$) Analyse how constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy in India ? ($\displaystyle 35.3$) Explain any two steps taken by the Indian Government for decentralisation.