• ANDRIYA MALLICK

The article discusses that Gram Panchayats are the primary governing bodies within the Panchayat Raj System. Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs), the main element involved in the development and implementation of decentralised planning. Almost all rural development agencies have used the PRIs as their main tool for program execution since 1959. With the implementation of State Acts in line with the main principles of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, it has significantly contributed to rural development. To ensure consistency in the development of rural areas, the Government of India (GoI) implemented numerous development programs, such as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, National Extension Service, Training of Rural Youth for Self-employment, and Community Development Programme. Three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions were established by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992: Zila Parishads, Block Samitis, and Gram Panchayats. PRIs should be allowed more freedom to create their own rural development policies and programs since they are more aware of the difficulties that the local rural population faces. The article also argued that Odisha has adopted a decentralised planning approach to fulfil the objectives and preferences of the people; to ensure that policies and programs align with the needs of the people as perceived by them, a paradigm shift in the planning process is required.

Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), Rural Development, Odisha, MGNREGA.

"Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Contribution to Rural Development in Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.d414-d420, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404356.pdf

"Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Contribution to Rural Development in Odisha", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppd414-d420, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404356.pdf