Question

Panchayat Raj was inaugurated on 2^nd October, 1959 in India at
1. Rajasthan
2. Maharashtra
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Gujarat

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Rajasthan

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

• Rajasthan was the first state in the country where the Panchayati Raj system was implemented.
• This scheme was inaugurated by late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district.
• This scheme was later on implemented in Andhra Pradesh in 1959 itself.
• National Panchayati Raj Diwas (Day) is celebrated every year in India on 24th April. 

• The reason for celebrating Panchayati Raj day is the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992.
• The passing of the 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 came into force with effect from 24 April 1993.  
• Schedule 11 contains 29 subjects.
• This schedule covers important topics such as Panchayat's powers, rural development, poverty alleviation, market, roads and drinking water, etc.