Why is decentralization favoured in democracy? Explain any three advantages

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 Social Science
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Why is decentralization favoured in democracy? Explain any three advantages.

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Advantages of decentralisation of power:

  1. When power is taken away from Central and State government and given to local governments, it is called the Decentralisation. The basic idea behind decentralisation is that there are a large number of problems and issues which are best settled at the local level. People have better knowledge of problems in their localities.
  2. They also have better ideas on where to spend money and how to manage things more efficiently.
  3. Besides, at the local level, it is possible for the people to directly participate in decision making. This helps to inculcate a habit of democratic participation.
  4. Local government is the best way to realise one important principle of democracy, namely local self government.
  5. The need for decentralisation was recognised in our constitution. A major step towards decentralisation was taken in 1992. The constitution was amended to make the third tier of democracy more effective and powerful.