Grassroots Democracy Part 2 Local Government in Rural Areas — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

Panchayati Raj Institutions are important in governance and democracy because they :
• Empower communities to make decisions about their development.
• Facilitate direct participation of citizens in governance.
• Distribute power and responsibilities to local levels.
• Enable efficient and localized management of resources.
• Cater to specific needs and priorities of rural populations.
  faster transparency, accountability, and public involvement in the democratic process.