IGNOU MPA 016 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 2021-2

MPA-016: DECENTRALISATION AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE SOLVED ASSIGNMENT 2021-22

Course Code: MPA-016

Assignment Code: MPA-016/Asst/TMA/July 2021- January 2022

Marks: 100

This Assignment consists of Section- I and Section- II. There are five questions in each Section. You have to answer a total of five questions in about 500 words each. It is necessary to attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 20 marks.

SECTION-I

1) Discuss the evolution and significance of democratic decentralisation in India. 20

2) Explain the concept of empowerment by highlighting the problems in achieving empowerment. 20

3) Describe the politico-administrative components of decentralisation and suggest necessary measures to strengthen them. 20

4) Examine the partnership among local authorities and special purpose agencies in the health sector. 20

5) “Owing to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, municipalities are functioning as effective institutions of local self-governance at the grassroots level”. Comment. 20

SECTION-II

 6) Discuss the impact of decentralised development. 20

 7) Explain the term institutional capacity building and suggest ways for capacity building of elected representatives. 20

8) What are the different requirements in development planning? 20

9) Examine the structure, powers and functions of local government. 20

10) Write short notes on the following in 250 words each:

 a) Modalities for people’s participation. 10

b) Sustainable development and governance. 10

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