Livelihood pressures, participation fatigue key reasons for low gram sabha attendance: study
A government-commissioned study reveals that low attendance at gram sabhas in India is primarily driven by livelihood pressures and 'participation fatigue.' While awareness of rights is high, the lack of transparency and visible outcomes discourages citizens from engaging in local governance.
Why it matters
Understanding these barriers is crucial for strengthening grassroots democracy and ensuring that local administrative bodies remain accountable to the public.
Livelihood and occupational pressures are the biggest barriers preventing people from participating in gram sabhas, but a new study commissioned by the Union government found that another key factor behind low engagement is “participation fatigue”, when repeated meetings are held without any visible outcomes.
The article summarizes a government study's findings on public policy and civic engagement without editorializing.
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