Decentralisation is a much-debated issue in India and other countries with a federal system of governance. The enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Ac

Papers presented at a national seminar held at Delhi during 26-27 October 1985.

This handbook examines 25 years of decentralised governance and development in India. It provides a historical overview of developments since the introduction o

In 1993, Panchayati Raj or the rule of the Panchayats (local governing bodies at the village level) was constitutionally mandated. Decentralization of governanc

Papers presented at a workshop held in New Delhi during Oct. 28- 29, 1994.