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Which constitutional Amendament Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?

A73rd Amendment

B42nd Amendment

C74th Amendment

D44th Amendment

Answer:

A. 73rd Amendment

Read Explanation:

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992: Empowering Panchayati Raj Institutions

  • The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 is a landmark amendment in the history of decentralized governance in India. It came into force on 24th April 1993.

  • This amendment provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), moving them from the Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 40) to a legally enforceable framework.

  • It added a new Part IX, titled "The Panchayats," to the Constitution, consisting of Articles 243 to 243-O.

  • A new Eleventh Schedule was also added to the Constitution, listing 29 functional items for Panchayats. These items cover areas like agriculture, rural housing, drinking water, roads, health and sanitation, women and child development, etc.

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