Critical Assessment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment: Institutionalising Democratic Decentralisation in India Introduction The enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1992 marked a watershed in the history of democratic decentralisation in India. It sought to constitutionalise Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by providing a comprehensive framework for their structure, composition, powers, and functions. Emerging … Continue reading Critically assess the influence of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment on the institutional structure, democratic functioning, and developmental effectiveness of Panchayati Raj institutions in India.