Question Q13DiscussGS2GS2

Discuss the major challenges in effective devolution of funds, functions, and functionariles to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India. (Answer in 250 words)

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The 72nd Schedule provides in-principle devolution of power to PRIs, but in practice the institutions suffer from many challenges.

Major Challenges in devolution

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Lack of autonomy: 90% of grants to PRIs are tied, leading to loss of decision-making power

<10% Panchayats raise sufficient revenue on their own as taxation power has not been adequately devolved

Poor accounting in PRIs highlighted by CAG leads to inefficient use and misappropriation of funds

— Varun Tokas · AIR 117

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AIR 1172023

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GS2GS2

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Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Devolution to Local Levels

Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) - devolution challenges

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