Common Issues: The report addresses issues relevant to both rural and urban local bodies, emphasizing citizen participation, financial management, and capacity building.
Rural Governance: Focuses on strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions (village councils) through proper devolution of powers and finances.
Urban Governance: Addresses issues related to municipal bodies, including strengthening their financial base and improving service delivery.
Strengthening Institutions: Setting up State Election Commissions (SECs) and State Finance Commissions (SFCs) for better electoral processes and financial management.
Capacity Building: Programs to improve the skills and knowledge of local body representatives.
Decentralization: Transferring more power and resources to local bodies for effective decision-making.
Citizen Participation: Encouraging public participation in local governance through various mechanisms.
The Sixth Report of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) focused on Local Governance in India. Here’s a summary of some key points:
Overall Goal:
To achieve real democratic decentralization and empower local bodies for effective governance.
Key Areas Addressed:
Common Issues: The report addresses issues relevant to both rural and urban local bodies, emphasizing citizen participation, financial management, and capacity building.
Rural Governance: Focuses on strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions (village councils) through proper devolution of powers and finances.
Urban Governance: Addresses issues related to municipal bodies, including strengthening their financial base and improving service delivery.
Recommendations:
Strengthening Institutions: Setting up State Election Commissions (SECs) and State Finance Commissions (SFCs) for better electoral processes and financial management.
Capacity Building: Programs to improve the skills and knowledge of local body representatives.
Decentralization: Transferring more power and resources to local bodies for effective decision-making.
Citizen Participation: Encouraging public participation in local governance through various mechanisms.