The web series Panchayat highlights the challenges faced by local governments in India regarding road construction and resource allocation. Despite constitutional provisions for autonomy and financial devolution, state governments have retained control, leaving Panchayats financially dependent. This scenario impedes efficient governance and the implementation of essential development initiatives in rural areas.
Tag: Decentralization
India’s Policy Bottlenecks
India is on the cusp of becoming a $4 trillion economy, with a rapidly growing population. The Pune Public Policy Festival focused on trade-offs in growth, equality, technology, privacy, and development. These are my takeaways from the 2-day conference.