Which constitutional amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
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A.
73rd Amendment
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B.
74th Amendment
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C.
42nd Amendment
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D.
44th Amendment
Correct Answer:
A. 73rd Amendment
Explanation:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 officially granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India. This landmark legislation added a new Part IX to the Constitution, titled The Panchayats, along with the Eleventh Schedule, which details 29 functional responsibilities of these local bodies. Key provisions of the amendment include the establishment of a standardized three-tier system at the village, intermediate, and district levels, the mandate for regular elections every five years, and the reservation of seats for Women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes to ensure inclusive grassroots governance. Additionally, it provided for the creation of State Election Commissions and State Finance Commissions to strengthen the autonomy and financial stability of rural local self-government.
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