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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 inserted Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule into the Indian Constitution, giving panchayats constitutional status as institutions of rural self-government.
- What is the difference between the 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts?
- Why does the 73rd Amendment not automatically apply to tribal Scheduled Areas?
- Are the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule binding on state governments?
- What reservation does the Act mandate for women and disadvantaged groups?

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