Question

Explain any five advantages of decentralization of power

Answer 1

(i) Conflict is reduced when the power is shared between the center and states and local government. (ii) a large number of problems and issues can be best settled at the local level. (iii) People have better knowledge of their own problems in their localities. (iv) They know better where to spend money and how to manage things efficiently. (v) People at the local level participate directly in decision-making.