Question: Which of the following state is the first state in India to adopt the Panchayati Raj system?
Options:
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Punjab
🔑 Key Points
→ The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajasthan in Nagaur district on 2 Oct 1959.
→ It is a three-tier structure for rural development in India.
→ The aim of Panchayati Raj is to develop local self-governments in districts, zones, and villages.
→ The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajasthan in Nagaur district on 2 Oct 1959.
→ It is a three-tier structure for rural development in India.
→ The aim of Panchayati Raj is to develop local self-governments in districts, zones, and villages.
📌 Important Points
→ Rural development is a main objective of Panchayati Raj.
→ The system has been established in all states of India except Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram, as well as in all Union Territories except Delhi.
📝 Additional Information:
→ The three-tier Panchayati Raj system consists of: Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad.