Gram Sabha as Bedrock of Direct Democracy: Attendance & Decision Deficits

To what extent, in your opinion, as the decentralisation of Decentralisation power in India changed the governance landscape at the grassroots?

“The reservation of seats for women in the institutions of local self- government hashad a limited impact on the patriarchal representation in character of the Indian Political Process.”Comment. The strength and sustenance of local institutions in India has

“The local self-government system in India has not proved to be effective instrument of governance”. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.

“Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the governance system are inter-dependent.” Discuss their relationship with each other in context of India.

In absence of a well-educated and organized local level government system, `Panchayats’ and ‘Samitis’ have remained Panchayati Raj mainly political institutions and not effectiveinstruments of governance. Critically discuss.