National Panchayati Raj Diwas Highlights Grassroots Democracy and Inclusive Development
Bhubaneswar: National Panchayati Raj Day underscores India’s commitment to decentralised governance through Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which were constitutionally empowered by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. The amendment institutionalised a three-tier system of local governance, enabling elected bodies at the village, block, and district levels to play a direct role in planning and implementation of…