Panchayati Raj Institutions

Disaster Risk Reduction: Govt Approves ₹507 Cr for Resilient Panchayats

The Union Government launched a ₹507 crore project to strengthen community-based disaster risk reduction by empowering PRIs in 81 vulnerable districts. It institutionalises bottom-up planning through GPDP integration. Success depends on fixing PRI gaps in funds, functions, and functionaries while aligning with national law and the Sendai Framework.

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SUPREME COURT ALLOWS LOCAL BODY ELECTION IN MAHARASTRA

Local body polls face delays due to politics and OBC quota disputes, despite constitutional timelines. The Supreme Court, including in Maharashtra, has enforced the triple-test and protected the five-year term. Stronger State Election Commissions and real devolution of the 3 Fs are essential for steady grassroots democracy.

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