Explain the importance of local self …

A major step was taken in 1992 by providing constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions through the 73rd Amendment Act of the Constitution of India. Such a step was taken with the aim of making democracy strong and effective by giving power to the grass root units of self government. It is decentralising power to the lower levels.
The importance of local self government can be understood through the following points:
1. It provides a link between the people and the Central and the State Governments.
2. It has reduced the burden of the Central and the State Governments.
3. It has provided an opportunity to the local people to identify their problems and sought out effectively.
4. It is a way to make democracy effective by making local people participate in the affairs of their concern.