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When was the National panchayat?

24th April, 1993The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 that came into force with effect from 24th April, 1993 has vested constitutional status on Panchayati Raj institutions. This date thus marks a defining moment in the history of decentralization of political power to the grassroots level.

What is Zila Parishad ?

Answer: All the Panchayat Samitis or mandals in a district together constitute the Zila Parishad. Most members of the Zila Parishad are elected. Members of the Lok Sabha and MLA’s of that district and some of the officials of other district level bodies are also its members.