Panchayati Raj

Village Panchayat: An Ancient Institution of Governance – A Sociological Perspective

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Community Development Programme and Changes in Indian Villages: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction The village Panchayat is one of the oldest forms of local self-governance in India, deeply rooted in the country’s socio-political history. Functioning as a decentralized administrative body, the Panchayat system has played a crucial role in maintaining social order, resolving disputes, and ensuring community welfare in rural India. From ancient times to the present, … Read more

Democratic Decentralisation and Panchayati Raj: A Sociological Perspective

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Types of Villages in India: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Democratic decentralisation refers to the transfer of political, administrative, and financial powers from the central government to local self-governing institutions. This decentralized form of government is exemplified in India’s Panchayati Raj system, which gives rural populations the ability to take part in decision-making. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) institutionalised Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) … Read more