Panchayat is an old conception in India and it is an earlier concept of democracy in the history of civilization. Now-a-days, PRIs have been proclaimed as the ‘vehicle’ of the socio-economic transformation in rural India. The importance of Panchayat system has been emphasised by political thinkers and administrators of all ages. The Constitution (73rd) Amendment Act, endowing PRIs with constitutional status, constitute a significant landmark in the evolution of grassroot democratic institutions in India. it ensures full freedom to plan according to the local need and local potentials. The comprehensive framework provided now, will truly transform the rural economy and give a practical shape to people’s participation in the process of economic development with social justice. It has observed that not much literature on panchayati Raj System is available in the market. In order to fill up this gap, the editors volume collecting contributions from various renowned authors covering almost all the aspects of panchayati Raj System prevailing in India. The names of the contributors have been included in this book. The edited volume may be used as a textbook for the students and a reference for the researchers.
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