Panchayati Raj System Notes: 73rd Constitutional Amendment, Gram Sabha and Panchayats for SSC & UPSC
Panchayati Raj System Notes: 73rd Constitutional Amendment, Gram Sabha and Panchayats for SSC & UPSC Panchayati Raj is the system of rural local self-government in India. It is one of the most important topics in Indian Polity and is frequently asked in SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking and State Government examinations. Panchayati Raj Overview Particulars Details Amendment 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 Implemented 24 April 1993 Part Part IX Articles 243 to 243-O Schedule 11th Schedule What is Panchayati Raj? Panchayati Raj refers to local self-government in rural areas. It enables people at the grassroots level to participate in governance and development activities. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 The 73rd Constitutional Amendment provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions. Main Features Constitutional status to Panchayats. Three-tier system. Direct elections. Reservation for SCs, STs and Women. Five-y...