Structure of PRIs

The Panchayati Raj system is a three-tier system with elected bodies at the village, intermediate and district levels.

• The modern system is based in part on traditional Panchayat governance, in part on the vision of Mahatma Gandhi and in part by the work of various committees to harmonize the highly centralized Indian governmental administration with a degree of local autonomy.

Components of Local Bodies

Urban and Rural Local Bodies: The Urban local bodies include Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayat. The rural local bodies in corporate Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti and Gram
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