{"id":2427,"date":"2025-04-24T14:05:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T08:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2427"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:53:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:23:54","slug":"national-panchayati-raj-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/","title":{"rendered":"National Panchayati Raj Day 2025, Theme, Evolution, Constitutional Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_2025\" >National Panchayati Raj Day 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#Panchayati_Raj_Day_Theme\" >Panchayati Raj Day Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#Evolution_of_the_Panchayati_Raj_System_in_India\" >Evolution of the Panchayati Raj System in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#Constitutional_Status_of_Panchayati_Raj_System\" >Constitutional Status of Panchayati Raj System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#73rd_Constitutional_Amendment_Act_1992\" >73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-panchayati-raj-day\/#National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_FAQs\" >National Panchayati Raj Day FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>National Panchayati Raj Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is celebrated on April 24th every year. This date marks the day when the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992 came into effect in 1993, empowering local self-governance in rural areas. <\/span><b>National Panchayati Raj Day <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an annual observance that celebrates the decentralisation of power to the grassroots level in India. <\/span><b>National Panchayati Raj Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> commemorates the passing of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, which institutionalized the Panchayati Raj system as the third tier of governance in rural India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_2025\"><\/span><b>National Panchayati Raj Day 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In India, 24th April is celebrated as <\/span><b>National Panchayati Raj Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This day marks the enforcement of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, which came into effect on 24th April 1993, though it was passed earlier on 17th June 1992. The day was first celebrated in 2010, when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh officially declared it as National Panchayati Raj Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read the article <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1291&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Chief Election Commissioner of India<\/b><\/a><b> for the UPSC Exam.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panchayati_Raj_Day_Theme\"><\/span><b>Panchayati Raj Day Theme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, a special theme for <\/span><b>National Panchayati Raj Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is chosen to highlight key issues related to Panchayati Raj and rural governance. The theme for <\/span><b>National Panchayati Raj Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2025 has not been announced yet. Once declared, the theme will shape the direction of events like awareness programmes, seminars, and model Panchayat showcases. <\/span><b>National Panchayati Raj Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will also help promote public participation, especially by women, in local governance activities across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check out the article <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/waqf-amendment-bill-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Waqf Amendment Bill<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_the_Panchayati_Raj_System_in_India\"><\/span><b>Evolution of the Panchayati Raj System in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Panchayati Raj system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India has deep historical roots, dating back to ancient times when village councils played a vital role in local governance. During British rule, these institutions weakened and lost their importance. After independence, the need for decentralised governance led to key developments.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 1957, the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj structure \u2014 village, block, and district levels. Based on this, Rajasthan became the first state to adopt Panchayati Raj on 2nd October 1959, followed by Andhra Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, various committees like the Ashok Mehta Committee (1978) and the G.V.K. Rao Committee (1985) further stressed the need for strengthening local self-governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major milestone came with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1992, which gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system. It came into effect on 24th April 1993, marking a new era of decentralised democracy in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Check out the article <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2029&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Important Days in April 2025<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Status_of_Panchayati_Raj_System\"><\/span><b>Constitutional Status of Panchayati Raj System<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act provided constitutional recognition to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), making them an integral part of India&#8217;s governance framework. This amendment added Part IX to the Constitution, outlining the structure, powers, and responsibilities of PRIs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key features of the constitutional status include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory regular elections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservations for women and marginalized communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial empowerment through state finance commissions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devolution of powers and responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2391&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> World Earth Day.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"73rd_Constitutional_Amendment_Act_1992\"><\/span><b>73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added Part IX to the Constitution titled \u201cThe Panchayats\u201d (Articles 243 to 243O) and introduced the 11th Schedule, listing 29 subjects under Panchayat functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Features<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gram Sabha:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It includes all registered voters in a village. It is a permanent body, not an elected one. Its powers are decided by state laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Three-Tier System:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Panchayats are set up at village, intermediate, and district levels. States with less than 20 lakh population may skip the intermediate level. Members are directly elected, while chairpersons are elected directly or indirectly based on state law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reservation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seats are reserved for SCs and STs based on population. 1\/3rd of all seats, including reserved ones, are reserved for women. A bill is pending to raise this to 50%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Term: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each Panchayat has a fixed 5-year term. If dissolved earlier, elections must be held within 6 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disqualification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A person must be 21 years or older and meet the same qualifications as an MLA. Disqualification rules are set by state laws (Article 243F).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finance Commission:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Every 5 years, states must form a Finance Commission to review and recommend how taxes, duties, and funds are shared with Panchayats. The Union Finance Commission also gives suggestions to support Panchayat funding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>11th Schedule: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lists 29 subjects such as health, agriculture, education, rural housing, etc., to be managed by Panchayats. States must pass laws to give powers over these areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Significance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This amendment gave constitutional status to village panchayats, fulfilling Article 40 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). It made it a duty for states to establish Panchayati Raj laws, while also allowing them to adjust the system based on local conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub\u2019s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Panchayati_Raj_Day_FAQs\"><\/span><b>National Panchayati Raj Day FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2429 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2429{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2429 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2429{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2429.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2429.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2429.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2429.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2429.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1744801582\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2429\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2429\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24290\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24290\" aria-controls=\"collapse24290\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the theme of National Panchayati Raj Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse24290\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2429\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24290\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The theme for National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 has not been announced yet. It will guide awareness activities and events across the country.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24291\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24291\" aria-controls=\"collapse24291\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Evolution of the Panchayati Raj system in India<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24291\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2429\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24291\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Panchayati Raj has existed since ancient times. It evolved through committees like Balwant Rai Mehta (1957) and got constitutional status with the 73rd Amendment in 1992.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24292\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24292\" aria-controls=\"collapse24292\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When was Panchayati Raj introduced in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24292\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2429\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24292\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Panchayati Raj was first introduced on 2nd October 1959 in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24293\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24293\" aria-controls=\"collapse24293\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Panchayati Raj started in which year?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24293\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2429\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24293\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It officially started in 1959 but became a constitutional body in 1993 through the 73rd Amendment.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-24294\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse24294\" aria-controls=\"collapse24294\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse24294\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2429\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-24294\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Passed in 1992 and enforced in 1993, it gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj and added Part IX and the 11th Schedule to the Constitution.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 was observed on 24th April to mark the enforcement of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. 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