Panchayati Raj System in India

Abstract

It is now widely accepted that self governing institutions at the local level are essential for national growth & for effective people participation and that they are an integral and indispensable part of the democratic process “Grassroots of democracy”. It is based on small units of government enables people to feed a sense of responsibility & to inculcate the values of democracy. At the same time it also offers a unique opportunity to participate in public offers including development work.