Challenges of Local Governance in Conflict Zones: Lessons from Panchayati Raj Institutions in Jammu & Kashmir

Author(s)	Hifsa Ramzan, Dr. Amarjit Singh
Country	India
Abstract	Local governance in conflict-affected regions operates under pressures that drastically alter democratic procedures and institutional performance. This paper examines the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) region to identify how conflict shapes decentralization, political participation, and service delivery. Using secondary sources, government reports, and qualitative insights from existing studies on PRIs in J&K, the paper identifies major challenges, including security threats, administrative centralization, limited public participation, politicization of governance, financial problems, and gender-specific hurdles. The study offers broader lessons for strengthening local governance structures in conflict zones.
Keywords	Local governance, conflict zones, centralization, politicization.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-11-19
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.61333

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