Question

Explain any five advantages of decentralization of power.

Answer 1

Advantages of Decentralization :
(i) Sharing of power between centre and states and local government reduces conflict.
(ii) Large number of problems and issues can be best settled at local level.
(iii) People have better knowledge of their own problems in their localities.
(iv) They know better on where to spend money and how to manage things efficiently.
(v) People at the local level participates directly in decision making.