The functions which the state governments devolved to the gram panchayats according to the 73rd constitutional amendment comprise important activities for the development of villages. One of the most important argument for decentralization-the government is more attentive and responsive to local peoples' needs-is of great importance for the development of villages, as it is the residents who are most affected by the local development measures taken.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/challenges-need-based-village-development-planning-sikkim
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/sergio-gemperle
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/panchayati-raj-update
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rural-development
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sikkim
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/north-east
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/gram-sabhas
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/panchayats
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/political-decentralisation
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/public-participation
