General Studies Paper I · Subtopic
Panchayati Raj and local government
Official syllabus
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
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What this covers
Local self-government brings selected public functions closer to communities. Constitutional recognition, a State's assignment of powers and actual local capacity are distinct matters.
Key ideas
- local institution
- assigned function
- funds
- accountability