Democratic Decentralization

GRAM SABHA PARTICIPATION: FINDINGS OF THE NATIONAL STUDY AND THE WAY FORWARD FOR GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY

The NIRD & PR national study reveals severe participation fatigue in Gram Sabhas due to livelihood pressures, lack of visible outcomes, and proxy leadership like 'Sarpanch Pati'. Reinvigorating grassroots democracy requires digital inclusion, flexible scheduling, and empowering marginalized voices for transparent governance.