Service Delivery Models — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
73rd Amendment	1992	Constitutionalized Panchayati Raj Institutions, creating a three-tier local governance system with constitutional status, powers, and functions for rural areas	Enabled decentralized service delivery through village, block, and district level institutions, bringing governance closer to citizens and improving service accessibility in rural areas
74th Amendment	1992	Provided constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies including Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats with defined powers and responsibilities	Established framework for urban service delivery through elected local bodies, enabling citizen participation in urban planning and service provision