Features of Local Self-Government
The following are some of the features of the local self-government:
- Local self-government had responsibilities related to sanitation, water supply, cleaning of local streets, medical aid, and even primary education.
- Improvement in district and taluk boards became noticeable after the promotion of local self-government by Lord Ripon. The administration in local areas became strategic and systematic just like in the big towns.
- Lord Ripon’s intention behind creating local self-government was to make the Indians experienced in managing their affairs. There were already some existing local self-governments that controlled some specific areas like ferries, sanitation, etc. But these local self-governments lacked power. These were controlled by the officials. Lord Ripon eradicated these problems with the promotion of Local bodies in 1882.
What is Local Self-Government?
Local Self-Government: Local self-government is a form of democratic governance where involvement is accepted and encouraged at all societal levels. After 1882, when Lord Rippon, the founder of local self-government, took the initiative, elected local self-government organizations were founded. At the time, these were referred to as local bodies. Village panchayats were firmly established in various areas after the Government of India Act was passed in 1919.
Table of Content
- What is Local Self-Government?
- Promotion of Local Self-Government
- History of Local Self-Government in India
- Growth of Local Self-Government in India