Support to the Indo Swiss Project in Sikkim: Strengthening of the Panchayati Raj in Sikkim

Support to Indo Swiss Project Sikkim (ISPS) to Strengthen Panchayati Raj in Sikkim

Objectives         

• To aid in the decentralization of government by analyzing the roles and functions of local bodies in the process of decentralization since it is crucial for democratization.
• To identify the prospects and challenges of decentralization in Sikkim.

Geographical spread     

• Sikkim

Key areas/components

• Information on:
• Features and provisions of 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendment Acts
• Main provisions of Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1993
• Study of the roles and duties of various local bodies

Key outputs      

• Findings of the consultation at the Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat and at the Zila Panchayat’s levels
• Conclusions on the legislative framework (it is quite comprehensive and provides wider authority to local bodies for planning, local governance, development (service delivery) and revenue generation)
• Suggestions for all local governance bodies

Year/period      

December 2002-February 2003

Client

Indo Swiss Project Sikkim (ISPS)