Explain any five steps taken towards strengthening of the third tier of democracy in India?

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 Social Science
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Explain any five steps taken towards strengthening of the third tier of democracy in India?
Or
Which five provisions of the constitutional amendment of 1992 really strengthen the third tier of democracy in India?

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Major steps towards decentralisation and strengthening of third tier taken in 1992 were:

  1. Now it is constitutionally mandatory to hold regular elections to local government bodies.
  2. Seats are reserved in elected bodies for SCs, STs and OBCs.
  3. At least l/3rd of all positions are reserved for women.
  4. The State Election Commission was created to conduct Panchayat and Municipal elections.
  5. The state governments are required to share some powers and revenue with local government bodies.