Q: 68 (IAS/2000)
question_subject:
Polity
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,399,27,12,5,399,10
keywords:
{'73rd constitution amendment act': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'vibrant panchayati raj institutions': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'gainful employment': [0, 2, 0, 0], 'employment': [0, 4, 2, 24], 'discrimination': [1, 1, 0, 1], 'underemployed men': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'law': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'able bodied adults': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'equality': [1, 0, 0, 3], 'generation': [2, 1, 3, 5]}
The correct answer is:
laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country
The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 is also known as the Panchayati Raj Act. It aimed to provide constitutional status and a framework for the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India. The act devolves power to the local level by establishing three-tier PRIs at the village, intermediate (block), and district levels. It grants them powers and responsibilities for economic development, social justice, and local self-governance. The act was enacted with the goal of strengthening democracy at the grassroots level and promoting rural development through decentralized governance.