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प्रश्न
Briefly discuss the Panchayati Raj System.
उत्तर
Panchayati Raj System came into being in 1992 on recommendations given by Balwant Rai Mehta Committee. The 73rd Constitu¬tional Amendment was introduced to bring about democracy at the grassroots level through decentralization. Panchayati Raj System is a three-tier system, consisting of Gram Panchayat, Mandal Parishad or Block Samiti or Panchayat Samiti (block level), and Zila Parishad (district level). It is responsible for ensuring economic development and social justice. It is compulsory for local self-government bodies in rural and municipal areas to hold its elections every five years. Some seats are kept reserved for SC, ST and women candidates.
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