"Local governments have made a significant impact on Indian democracy.

1.	"Local governments have made a significant impact on Indian democracy. At the same time there are many difficulties". Explain.
Answer» Impact of local self government on Indian democracy: (i) Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy. (ii) It has increased women's representation and voice in our democracy. Difficulties: (i) Gram sabhas are not held regularly. (ii) Most state governments have not trans{erred significant powers to local government. (iii) State governments do not provide adequate resources.

"Local governments have made a significant impact on Indian democracy. At the same time there are many difficulties". Explain.

Answer»

Impact of local self government on Indian democracy:

(i) Constitutional status for local government has helped to deepen democracy.

(ii) It has increased women's representation and voice in our democracy.

Difficulties:

(i) Gram sabhas are not held regularly.

(ii) Most state governments have not trans{erred significant powers to local government.

(iii) State governments do not provide adequate resources.