What is Panchayati Raj?

What is Panchayati Raj?

Panchayati Raj is a system of rural self-government whose main purpose is to develop rural self-governments in various districts and villages.  It is a three-tier structure laid down by the Indian administration for rural development in India.  The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution helped Panchayati Raj System to build democracy and promote rural development in the country.  This system is being followed in many states except a few of them such as Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Delhi....

Evolution of Panchayati Raj

The Panchayati Raj system evolved in several different stages in India. These are the Vedic era, Epic era, Ancient Period, Medieval Period, British Period, and Post- Independence Period. Let us have a quick look into the evolution of the Panchayati Raj beginning from the Vedic culture...

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992

Importance of the 73rd Amendment...

Challenges Faced by the Panchayati Raj system

The Panchayati Raj system in India faces the following challenges:...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What do you mean by Panchayati Raj?...