Decentralisation
Nounकेन्द्रीकरण का विपरीत (केंद्रीयकरण से विपरीत)
Definition
The transfer of power or authority from a central government to regional or local bodies to improve governance and accountability.
Contextual Sentence: "The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments in India emphasize decentralisation by empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'de-' (reverse) + 'centralisation'—like decentralizing a company’s HQ to branches.
Synonyms
deconcentration
local governance
federalism
Antonyms
centralisation
authoritarianism
bureaucratic control