Panchayati Raj Institutions

Panchayati Raj Institutions: 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act and Changes

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Gram Sabha to Sammaan: The Sociological Impact of Panchayati Raj on India's Weaker Sections

Introduction on Panchayati Raj Institutions: 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 stands as one of the most radical pieces of legislation in the history of independent India. On the surface, it is a legal document that provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), mandating a three-tier system of … Read more

Introduction of Panchayati Raj Institutions in 1959 and its Consequences

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Gram Sabha to Sammaan: The Sociological Impact of Panchayati Raj on India's Weaker Sections

Introduction of Panchayati Raj Institutions The introduction of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India through the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee report of 1957 and its subsequent adoption, starting with Rajasthan on October 2, 1959, is often narrated as a political and administrative event—the decentralization of power. However, to view it merely through this lens is … Read more