The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 marked a historic shift in India’s democratic architecture by institutionalising Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) as the third tier of governance. It envisaged a decentralised, participatory, and inclusive model of rural self-governance with the goal of promoting bottom-up development, social justice, and democratic deepening at the village level. More … Continue reading To what degree have grassroots democratic institutions, established under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, contributed effectively to advancing rural development in India?