Give two advantages of having the local self-government.

Short Answer

Local self-government gives people the opportunity to participate directly in decision-making and governance of their area.
It looks after local needs like water supply, sanitation, roads, and street lighting more effectively because representatives understand the specific problems of their community.

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What is the main function of a Port Trust?

There are many defects in the working of local self government institutions. Analyse them under the following headline:

Paucity of funds.

Who elects the members of a Gram Panchayat?

Mention any two Civic and Welfare functions of a Gram Panchayat

Mention any two Developmental functions of a Gram Panchayat.

What is the function of a Nyaya Panchayat?

Give a brief account of the following local self government bodies:

Notified Area Committee.

Give a brief account of the following local self-government bodies:

Cantonment Board.

What is meant by the term ‘Gram Sabha’?

Name one difference between local government and local self-government unit.