THE ROLE OF LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

Author Name: 1. Dr. C.L. Bhagora, 2. Dharmendra Nath

Volume/Issue: 05/08

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/01.2025-37617234/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Assistant professor, Dept. of Political Science, Mankiya Lal Verma Sharmjeevi College, Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Deemed-To-Be-University), Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2. Research Scholar, Dept. of Political Science, Mankiya Lal Verma Sharmjeevi College,vJanardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Deemed-To-Be-University) Udaipur Rajasthan, India.

ABSTRACT

Local self-governance is extremely important for any democratic society. It grants citizens the right to participate in decisions that affect their lives and allows them to play an active role in the development of their community. Local self-governing institutions, such as Panchayats and Municipalities, play a significant role in socio-economic development. Local bodies are institutions of local self-governance that oversee the administration of small communities like villages, towns, or cities. In India, local bodies are primarily categorized into two types. Local bodies formed for planning, development, and administration in rural areas are called Panchayats, while those formed for planning, development, and administration in urban areas are called Municipalities. This paper aims to enhance understanding and expression regarding the socio-economic changes brought about by local self-governance in India. It utilizes historical, analytical, and descriptive methods, along with secondary data sources. The paper explores the role of local self-governance in empowering rural and urban societies in India through the successful implementation of welfare schemes and projects.

Key words: Decentralization, Local Self-Governance, Local Bodies, Socio-Economic Development, Local Development.