This handbook examines 25 years of decentralised governance and development in India. It provides a historical overview of developments since the introduction o

This book is an analytical examination of financing and public service delivery challenges in a decentralized framework. It also provides critical insights into

This volume examines the process of decentralisation in India since the 1992 legislation which devolved powers to local government bodies to ensure greater part

This book explores experiences, issues and challenges which have emerged since Constitutional status was granted to the local bodies at grassroots level in Indi