local governance

16th Finance Commission is wrong — Panchayats are constitutional governments, not ‘local bodies’

16th Finance Commission is wrong — Panchayats are constitutional governments, not ‘local bodies’

10 Mar 2026

5 min read

Grants expanded under 16th Finance Commission recommendations, but Gram Panchayats face stricter compliance requirements

Grants expanded under 16th Finance Commission recommendations, but Gram Panchayats face stricter compliance requirements

20 Feb 2026

4 min read

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

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

15 Mar 2023

5 min read

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

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

14 Mar 2023

5 min read

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