Analysis of LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENTDecentralisation , democracy and development

Primary objectives Enhancing the autonomy and freedom of PRIs; simplifying the framework for planning, budgeting, project implementation and fund release; strengthening District Planning Committees; strengthening Gram Sabah's; enhancing peoples participation in Panchayati Raj; strengthening administrative capacity and operational efficiency of PRIs; ensuring effective utilization of funds, accounting and audit; and strengthening PRI finances; and making panchayats engines for economic development and poverty alleviation. improving performance in the productive sectors; and Improving project implementation.

Secondary objective To compare the Madhya Pradesh inadequacy with adequate Kerala model of local self government Reasons for gap arising between the LSGs policy formulation and its implementation.

Governance Structure in IndiaCentral Government

State Government (35)

Local GovernmentUrban Local Bodies Corporations Municipalities4/4/2013

Rural local SelfGoverning Institutions District Panchayats Intermediate panchayats

Town Areas

Village Panchayats

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The Administrative Structure of the Government of IndiaPresident Vice President Prime Minister Council of Ministers Minister Minister Minister

SecretaryAdditional Secretary Joint Secretary

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The Administrative Structure of the State Governments.Governor

Chief Minister Council of Ministers

Minister Secretary Additional Secretary

Minister

Minister

Joint Secretary

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District Administration(District is a unit of administration, on an average a district has a population of about 2 million)District Collector

Regulatory Administration

Development administration

Law and order

Land administration

Tax collection

Coordination7

Local self governments (Rural) The PanchayatsZilaParishadsAt District level At Block Level

Block Panchayats

Village Panchayats

For a group of villagesGram Sabhas

All adult members of a village

Their main role is to function as a local self government They provide civic amenities They carry out Developmental works.8

They can levy some taxes

Concept of LSG LSG is a public body which is democratically elected and operate within the framework of the law and under the supervisor and assistance of the state , and which has autonomy to regulate and manage a wide range of Public affairs within its competences, on its own responsibility and in the interest of its population.

The Main Elements of the Definition1. Local Autonomy 2. Comprehensiveness of Local Management 3. Local Democracy These 3 elements put the spot light on who exercises SG, how and in what respect. a. Territorial Authority (who is in charge?) b. Division of Functions (who does what?) c. Representation (who represents the local population?) d. Supervision and Control (who supervises whom?).

District Planning CommitteeTHREE TIERS OF PRIS: District: district panchayat Sub District: block panchayat Village: village panchayat CATEGORIES OF MUNICIPALITIES: Large: municipal corporation

Medium: municipalitySmall: town panchayat

DISTRICT PLANNING COMMITTEE

Decentralization In a vast country like ours decentralization is not just a political imperative but also a managerial necessity. Decentralization has been defined as a political system whereby administration authority , public resources and responsibilities are transferred from central govt. to lower levels of governments.

Types of DecentralizationPolitical

Administrative

Fiscal

Democratic

Merits of Decentralisation For policy formulation and implementation, priorities dont reflect felt needs of people this issue is addressed by decentralisation Increased participation through decentalisation Creates institution which are more amenable to local needs and preferences Helps in management by exception Helps in grooming talent

Lsg and Democracy From central and accountability perspective Lsg has led to greater participation It will have a positive impact on citizenry as a goal

Problems of PRIs Resistance from states Bureaucracy Lack of conceptual clarity Elite capture

Methodology Opinion Survey: Questionnaires will b sent to elected members of PRIs Field Survey of Projects: A field survey of the projects which includes projects in the service sector, in the productive sector and projects in the infrastructure sector) in randomly selected PRIs will b carried out to assess physical achievement of projects and gather the views of beneficiaries. District Level workshops: Workshops will b held in all some districts as part of assessment. Besides elected PRI officials, MP Ministers and officials of the State government concerned with Panchayati Raj must be invited so as to address the key issues and future prospects of PRIs

Methodology Secondary data will b collected from various government institutions/authority like STATE FINANCE COMMISSION , STATE PERFORMANCE AUDITOR, LOCAL FUND AUDIT etc

Key areas to be covered in questionnaire Functioning of Grama Sabha/Ward Sabha Working Groups, Development Seminars and Formulation of Projects Deployment, Transfer and Control of Officers Planning Committee, Plan Formulation and Consolidation Functioning of the Technical Advisory Committees Sectoral Allocation of Plan Fund

Key points to b raised in district level workshop Peoples participation Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions In Development. Financial Resources, Resource Mobilizations and Utilizations Plan formulation, implementation, monitoring and institutionalization of Decentralised Planning