What is Devolution?

Ans: Devolution is the statutory distribution of powers from the central governing authority of a federal nation to the local authorities to govern at a subnational level. Devolution of power, in simple language, means the decentralisation or distribution of powers and authorities at local levels of a nation to govern independently.

Devolution of Power is a type of decentralisation of responsibilities and authorities from the Central governing body of a sovereign state to the local governing bodies.