Public Engagements

How Panchayats Falter In Collecting Revenue

Avani Kapur stressed how low OSR collection weakens panchayat autonomy, while Mallika Arora highlighted that true empowerment depends on active State Finance Commissions and clear local tax rules.

About the authors:

Avani Kapur
Avani Kapur

Avani Kapur is a researcher with public finance expertise exploring how governance systems and state capacity shape India’s welfare architecture

Mallika Arora Mallika Arora

Mallika is a capacity-building practitioner focused on developing tools and methods to simplify complex policy issues, enabling diverse stakeholders to navigate systemic challenges and drive actionable solutions.