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73rd amendment has payed a monumental role in bringing a voice to the people in villages in following ways: (i) In the country, the decentralised governance was begun by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. By this act, the Panchayati Raj institutions were given the constitutional status. (ii) All the state which have a population of over 20 lakhs have been provided with a 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj by 73rd amendment. (iii) Election to these local bodies have been trade mandatory and they should be conducted in every 5 year. This act has provided reservation for SC, ST and 33% seats for women in these local bodies. (iv) The elected local bodies have been given power to control local resources by this act. Women Empowerment was also done. Thus, 73rd amendment was able to bridge the gap between centre or state level authorities and local or rural level issues. It recognises panchayats as institutions of self-government. It entrust the rural area to prepare a plan for economic development and social justice. It also gave guidelines for powers and functions, finance and elections, etc.
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