India marked National Panchayati Raj Day on 24 April 2026, recognising the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in strengthening grassroots democracy and improving local governance. Established through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1993, the system has expanded to more than 2.5 lakh panchayats and over 24.04 lakh elected representatives, nearly half of whom are...