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What steps were taken in 1992 to strengthen three-tiers of democracy? |
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Answer» Major steps that were taken towards decentralisation in 1992 were: • It was made obligatory to hold elections for choosing members of local governmental institutions • Seats were reserved for people belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other backward classes in local bodies. • One-third of the seats are reserved for women. • State Election Commission was constituted in the states for holding elections in government bodies. • It was made mandatory for the State Governments to share powers and revenues with local bodies. |
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