LSG Challenges
Even after 30 years, since the historic 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendments, the object of the Constitution is yet to be achieved.
- Delay in local elections.
- State laws not fully in conformity with Constitutional provisions.
- Sub-optimal transfer of subjects as per Constitution's expectation.
- Inadequate devolution of Funds, Functions, and Functionaries.
- Lack of necessary capacity and skill of governance in elected representatives, including women, SC, ST & 1st-timers.
- Low levels of civic awareness and citizen participation.
- Rapid urbanisation.
- Local bodies are considered as extended wing of State Government.
OBJECTIVES OF ISHAD
Mitigating LSG challenges are ISHAD’s main objectives. Inspite of the progress over nearly 3 decades, local self-government in India has above challenges that hinder its effective functioning and realisation of its objectives. ISHAD attempts to fill the gaps through its novel initiative – Grassroots Democracy Platform (GDP).
Considering the above challenges ISHAD aims at,
- Create Awareness: about the important role of third tier of democracy as is mandated by the Constitution.
- Strengthening, Empowerment and Capacity Building: To empower the elected representatives, especially women, backward communities and 1st-timers. Conducting activities that educate, strengthen, empower and build their capacities, so they deliver transparent and accountable governance.
- Promote local governance: For nation building, national polity, economic progress and achieving of 17 SDGs of the United Nations by 2030.
- Inclusivity: Of marginalized groups, neglected & unrepresented communities.
- Propagate free and fair elections: To instill the basic principles of democracy.
ISHAD aims to act as a FACILITATOR, to bridge the gap between these local governance challenges, and the aspirations of the Constitution of India.
LOCAL BODIES CHART
Is your Local Body effectively addressing your issues and delivering civic services efficiently?
Local Bodies i.e., Local Self-Government plays a pivotal role in providing the basic services to its residents at the grassroots level in the areas of education, healthcare, drinking water, roads, environmental protection, basic infrastructure etc. Eleventh Schedule of Constituition & Twelfth Schedule of Constitution).These structures have a profound and far-reaching effect on the lives of every Indian citizen. It is within these decentralised institutions that the very essence of democracy takes its root.
Our Activities
GRASSROOT DEMOCRACY PLATFORM (GDP) IS A FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE OF ISHAD CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING 6 ACTIVITIES.
National Webinar Series
Presented by
Grassroots Democracy Platform – an initiative by ISHAD
