The Orissa High Court has expressed serious concerns over husbands/male members of women sarpanches acting as ‘proxy sarpanch’ and discharging duties as de facto sarpanch in the place of elected.
National Panchayati Raj Day 2023: The day is observed to mark the historic day of April 24, 1993, when the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, came into force. Check out History, Significance, Quotes and Messages about National Panchayati Raj Day 2023 on news18.com
Panchayats are recognised as Institutions of self government by the Indian Constitution. 2.51 lakh Panchayats, including 2.39 lakh Gram Panchayats, 6904 Block Panchayats, and 589 District Panchayats, are present in our nation. More than 29 lakh Panchayat members are present.