Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is crucial for understanding decentralization, good governance, rural development, Digital India initiatives, and the role of technology in strengthening democratic institutions at the grassroots level. It addresses issues of transparency, accountability, and efficient service delivery, which are core themes in UPSC's GS2 and GS3 papers.
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) are constitutional bodies of local self-government in rural India, established by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act to promote decentralization and grassroots democracy. Digital governance initiatives aim to leverage technology to enhance their transparency, efficiency, and accountability.