29, March 2025

Decentralization and Local Governance: A Vehicle For Empowering Community Self-Governance In Peren District

VOLUME-11; ISSUE-3; MAR-2025

Author(s): Ch. Kangba Andrew

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Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Department of Political Science

Peren Goverment College, Peren, India

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202503012     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202503012


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Decentralization is widely regarded as a critical mechanism for enhancing democratic governance by transferring power from central authorities to local entities. This paper examines the concept, theoretical aspects and the practical implications of decentralization, with a special focus on Peren District of Nagaland. Drawing ideas from various established definitions and perspectives, the paper explores how decentralization has improved local governance, administrative efficiency, and enhances community participation in the decision making process. The study highlights the role of decentralized governance in Peren District, particularly in the involvement of local civil society organizations (CSOs) in planning and decision-making processes. Despite its benefits, the process of decentralization faces several challenges in the context of Naga society. It is observed that the effectiveness of decentralization depends on the democratic set-up in which it operates. The paper concludes by emphasizing that decentralization should be viewed as a means to achieve participatory governance and local self-governance rather than an end in itself.

Decentralization, local governance, democratic participation, administrative efficiency, Peren District, Nagaland, community participation

Ch. Kangba Andrew(2025); Decentralization and Local Governance: A Vehicle For Empowering Community Self-Governance In Peren District,  International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-3, Pp.79-81.          Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

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