Devolution
Nounसंवैधानिक हस्तांतरण
Definition
The transfer of powers and responsibilities from the central government to local governments (e.g., Panchayati Raj institutions) to enhance grassroots democracy.
Contextual Sentence: "The **Devolution** of powers under the 73rd Amendment ensures local bodies have authority over village development projects."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): D**E**centralize **V**alue **O**f **L**ocal **O**wnership (Democracy).
Synonyms
लोकशासन
संघीयता
Antonyms
केंद्रीकरण
असंघीयता