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| What is the literal meaning of the word "Panchayati raj"? |
Rule of panchayath institutions. rule of three-tier local governance. Governance from legislative assembly to village office. Rule of five people. |
| Rule of five people. |
| Panchayati Raj translates literally to ‘Governance by five individuals’. The idea is to ensure at the village or grass root level a functioning and vibrant democracy. While the idea of grassroot democracy is not an alien import to our country, in a society where there are sharp inequalities democratic participation is hindered on grounds of gender, caste and class. |
