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Discuss three challenges faced by Panchayati Raj institutions in India.

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The experience with the functioning of local government in the past few years has shown certain challenges in India. They enjoy limited autonomy to perform the functions assigned to them. Many states have not yet transferred most of the subjects of the local bodies. This means that the local bodies cannot really function in an effective manner. Therefore, the entire exercise of electing so many representatives becomes symbolic. Some people criticize the formation of the local bodies because this has not changed the way in. which decisions are taken at the central and the state level. People at the local level do not enjoy much power of choosing welfare programs or allocation of resources.

The three challenges faced by Panchayati Raj institutions in India are as follows: 

Insufficient Funds: One of the biggest hurdles in front of smooth working of Panchayati Raj is in form of scarcity of funds. Panchayati Raj has restricted powers in relation to imposing taxes and cessess. State Govern¬ment also offers the very little financial support. Usually, they are not eager to raise the funds on account of losing popularity among public.

Undemocratic Composition: Most of the Panchayati Raj institutions are not based on democratic rules and principles. Due to indirect election of the members of Panchayat Samiti leads to the cropping of corruption and bribery. The Zilla Parishad also comprises of mainly ex-officio members which are mostly government officials. It is against democratic principles.

Incompatibility between the three-tiers: The three-tiers fail to work as functional authorities. The higher structures are likely to treat the lower structure as subordinates. There is hierarchy and domination. The absence of mutual relationship is against the true spirit of democratic decentralization.

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