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Introduction

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• Definition
• Historical development in India
• Social impact of De-centralisation of power
• As a mean of social transformation OR Social Change

Sociologist

• *Vora and Palshikar*
• *TK Oommen*
• *Gail omvedt*
• *Fernandes*
• *IIPA report*

Field study

• *Dr. Shashi Punam*
• *Lakshmi Iyer & Anandi Mani*: women representation helped in lowering of crime rate against women in village
• *Duflo & Chattopadhyay*: Dalits and women have largely invested in public goods
• *Rajasekhar & Devendra Babu*: Elite capture
• Remaining challenges

Conclusion