Smriti Soren

Independent researcher working on forest governance and tribal issues

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Tola sabhas are essential for smaller hamlets of Jharkhand but their powers are curtailed by unwieldly legal provisions. Photo: Nityanand Rai

Deepening local democracy: What is the legal validity of Jharkhand’s hamlet-level governance units?

15 Mar 2023

5 min read

A tola sabha meeting in process in Chapatoli hamlet, Jharkhand. Photo: Nityanand Rai

Deepening local democracy: Tola sabhas in Jharkhand provide easy access, more accountabilty

14 Mar 2023

5 min read

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