Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
73rd Amendment — Amendments
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| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73rd Amendment | 1992 | Inserted Part IX (Articles 243-243O) providing constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions, mandating three-tier structure, reservations, regular elections, and devolution of powers through Eleventh Schedule. | Transformed rural governance by creating over 250,000 Panchayats with 3 million elected representatives, significantly empowering women and marginalized communities while establishing constitutional framework for grassroots democracy. |