Question

Examine the significance of Decentralisation.

Answer 1

• When power is taken away from Central and State governments and given to local government, it is called decentralisation.
• Decentralisation helps in solving a large number of problems and issues at the local level.
• People have better knowledge of problems in their localities and hence they are the best resources to solve problems.
• They also have better ideas on where to spend money and how to manage things more efficiently
• Besides, at the local level it is possible for the people to directly participate in decision making. This helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation
• Local government is the best way to realise one important principle of democracy, namely local self-government.