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Urban Local Bodies Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are local governments in urban areas in India. They are responsible for providing basic services such as water supply, sanitation, drainage, roads, and street lighting. They also play a role in planning and development, and in providing social services such as education, health care, and poverty alleviation. There … Read more
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, is one of the most important pieces of legislation passed in India in recent years. The Act provides for the establishment of a three-tier system of local self-government in the country, with municipalities at the urban level, panchayats at the rural level, and district councils in between. The Act … Read more
What is Gram Sabha? Gram Sabha is a village assembly in India. It is the basic unit of self-governance in rural India. The Gram Sabha is a forum where villagers can discuss and decide on matters related to their village. It is also a forum where villagers can hold the government accountable for its actions. … Read more
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are local self-government institutions in India. They were established by the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Indian Constitution in 1992. PRIs are responsible for a wide range of functions, including rural development, agriculture, education, health, and sanitation. PRIs are elected bodies at the village, block, and district levels. The village … Read more
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts were passed in 1992, and they have had a profound impact on the governance of India. The 73rd Amendment Act introduced Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, intermediate, and district levels, and it also provided for the devolution of powers and responsibilities to these institutions. The 74th Amendment … Read more
Administrative Relations- Centre-State Relations The administrative relations between the Centre and the States in India are governed by the Constitution of India. The Constitution provides for a federal system of government, with the Centre and the States sharing power. The Centre has exclusive powers in certain areas, such as defence, foreign affairs, and currency. The … Read more
Legislative Relations- Centre-State Relations Introduction The legislative relations between the central government and the state governments in India are governed by the Constitution of India. The Constitution provides for a federal system of government, in which power is shared between the central government and the state governments. The central government has exclusive powers over certain … Read more
Regionalism Regionalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of local or regional interests as opposed to national interests. Regionalists often believe that their region has its own unique culture and identity that should be preserved, and they may advocate for greater autonomy or even independence for their region. Regionalism can be traced back … Read more