Question

Democratic decentralization in India means _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
a. Establishment of Panchayat Raj
b. More financial decentralization in the favor of states
c. Decentralization of power in bureaucratic structure
d. Distribution of powers among three organs of government

Answer 1

Hint:
Basically Democratic decentralization means that the power is given to local or self governing bodies to decision making, required authorities to individuals excluding Central and State Government and also removing the dictatorship. It helps in proper functioning of the government in their public and individuals works and brings stability at society and democracy level.

Complete solution:
Major steps were taken towards decentralization in 1992. Such as;

- It was made constitutionally mandatory to hold election
- Seats are reserved on the basis of economic and community based society and also reserved for women.
- An independent state election commission has been created in each state to conduct Panchayat and Municipal Election.
- State government is required to share some power and revenue with local government bodies.

Democratic decentralization also tends to enhance accountability. There are two kinds of accountability, first is the accountability of bureaucrats to elected representatives, and second is the accountability of the latter to citizens. It is not easy to make progress on either front, but if pressure is brought to higher up – significant change can occur.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
 Democratic decentralization is the process of devolving the function and resources of the state from the centre to the elected representatives at the lower levels so as to facilitate greater direct participation of citizens in governance. Devolution, envisioned by the constitution, is not mere delegation. It implies that precisely defined governance functions are formally assigned by law to local governments, backed by adequate transfer of a basket of finance grants and tax handles and they are given staff so that they have to necessary where to carry out their responsibilities.