Lord Ripon’s plan for local Self government in India is as follows:

1. The sub-division, not the district, should be the maximum area served by one committee or local board with primary boards under it serving very small areas, so that each member of it might possess knowledge of and interest   in its affairs. 
2. The local boards should consist of a large majority of elected non-official members, and they should be presided over by a non-official member.