The 73rd Constitutional Amendment relating to Panchayati Raj came into force in the year:

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment relating to Panchayati Raj came into force on April 24, 1993. The amendment was passed by the Indian Parliament on December 22, 1992, and it added Part IX to the Constitution of India. Part IX is entitled "The Panchayats" and it consists of provisions from Articles 243 to 243O. The amendment gives constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions.

The 73rd Amendment was a landmark step in the decentralization of power in India. It gave the panchayats a statutory basis and it ensured that they would have a significant role to play in the development of rural India. The amendment also made provision for the reservation of seats for women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the panchayats.

The 73rd Amendment has had a significant impact on rural India. It has led to the devolution of power to the panchayats and it has given them a greater say in the planning and implementation of development schemes. The amendment has also helped to increase the participation of women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in local governance.

The 73rd Amendment is an important step in the process of building a strong and vibrant democracy in India. It has given the panchayats a strong foundation and it has ensured that they will play a key role in the development of the country.

Questions Asked in

2012 December UGC NET  in Social Work Paper 2- Q-12