73rd CAA - marginalized sections of society
Examine the unique features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. Do you think this amendment would contribute to achieving the goal of empowerment of marginalized sections of society? UPSC 2022 Paper 1B Qn 7a The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, of 1992, is a landmark reform aimed at institutionalizing the Panchayati Raj as the third tier of governance in rural India. By providing marginalized sections with constitutional safeguards and political opportunities, it seeks to promote decentralized democracy, participatory development, and the empowerment of marginalized sections. Unique Features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act: 1. Constitutional Status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs): The Act introduced Part IX in the Constitution, making PRIs a permanent part of India’s governance structure. 2. Three-Tier Structure: Established a uniform three-tier system of Panchayati Raj across states: Gram Panchayat (village level) Panchayat Samiti (block leve...