73rd Amendment

The 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1992, grants constitutional recognition and safeguards to local self-governments, specifically Panchayats (village councils). It mandates that states establish elected Panchayats at village, intermediate, and district levels, ensuring democratic participation in rural governance. The amendment provides for their regular elections, financial resources, and authority to plan and implement development programs. Its primary aim is to empower rural communities, promote decentralization, and improve local governance, making public administration more responsive and accountable at the grassroots level.