73rd Constitutional Amendment — Panchayati Raj Institutions
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Summary
Constitutional amendment that gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions, mandating regular elections, reservation for SC/ST and women (one-third), and devolution of powers to local self-government bodies across rural India.
Key Facts
Type Legislation
Source Historical Record (Curated)
Published Thursday, 24 December 1992
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
PMAY-G: 2.95 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right