73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments

The 73rd and 74th Amendments, enacted in 1992, empower local self-governments in India—Gram Panchayats (village councils) and Municipalities (urban areas). They ensure decentralized decision-making, enabling these bodies to manage local needs like water, roads, and education. The amendments provide for regular elections, reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Tribes, and financial autonomy through grants and taxes. This decentralization aims to promote grassroots participation, improve local governance, and ensure that citizens have a say in their community development, making governance more accessible, accountable, and responsive to local needs.