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Pankaj SoniAIR 130· 2025

Question 3.12GS2GS2

To what extent, in your opinion, has the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act been successful in laying a foundation for participatory and inclusive governance at the grassroot level?

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Introduction

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act provided Constitutional mandated panchayati raj system in country. It laid foundation on local panchayeti raj.

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Main Body

Constitutionally mandated system of 3-tier panchayeti Raj at states. Elections Commission and State Finance Commission. 11th Schedule for Subjectser panchayeted. Fixed Timeline of elections. Consent of Gram Sabha for participatory inclusive formation. 33% Reserved for women.

and Sanctification E Abeyance and ASHT Definio Study. Control of schemes like MGNERGA, PMAWOG and other solarsector silences provided accounting and transparency. States like Korela allocated 60% budget for local government in people's plan leading to shifting of development at scale. (But success of panchayati system limited to some extent due to: State general's lack of commitment to devolve function, funds and functionaries. E State control tie finances at panchayeted bodies. Lack of dedicated cadre of panchayeti land employees who has expertise in rural development and governance. Tied items of Central to State level schemes limited the role of panchayeti.

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Conclusion

State general's lack of commitment to devolve function, funds and functionaries. E State control tie finances at panchayeted bodies

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Topper

Pankaj Soni

AIR 1302025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Federal Structure - Functions, Responsibilities, Devolution of Powers and Finances

Local Self Government

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act and participatory governance

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