Development professional working on issues related to local governance in Jharkhand and Odisha
Deepening local democracy: What is the legal validity of Jharkhand’s hamlet-level governance units?
Complete reliance on community-based organisations can be ineffective; Gram Sabhas should play central role
Deepening local democracy: Tola sabhas in Jharkhand provide easy access, more accountabilty
These hamlet-level governance units are a replica of Gram Sabha but can be a more effective in many ways, especially for far-off villages.