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The Role Of Local Government In Achieving Sustainable Development Goals In Rural India: An Analysis Of Enablers And Constraints




Imran Rashid Dar, Research Scholar, School of Legal Studies, Central University of Kashmir, Ganderbal, J&K.


ABSTRACT


This paper investigates the effectiveness of local governments (LGs) in rural India in contributing to the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Drawing on the literature on decentralisation, local governance, and SDG localisation, this study explores the opportunities and challenges faced by rural LGs, particularly within the context of India’s Panchayati Raj system. It analyses how administrative capacity, financial sustainability, political will, and civil society engagement impact SDG implementation at the grassroots level. It aims to provide insights, policy recommendations and further research suggestions for enhancing the capacity and performance of rural LGs in driving sustainable development outcomes in India.


Keywords: Sustainable development; local government; rural sustainability; participatory democracy; Sustainable development Goals; Grass-root governance.



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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