Prelims · 2 Modern India · 2.4 British administration

2.4.4 Local self-government: Mayo's resolution to Ripon's reforms

Local self-government began as a financial convenience under Mayo in 1870 and became a lesson in self-rule under Ripon in 1882, though real power stayed with officials.

  • APPSC Group 2 · Prelims
  • Standard level
  • 6 min read
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Key terms

  • Mayo resolution 1870
  • Ripon resolution 1882
  • municipal
  • local boards
  • Hobhouse
  • decentralisation
  • panchayats
  • 73rd Amendment

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