- 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 Added Part IX to the Constitution, titled "The Panchayats," and the Eleventh Schedule. - Objective To give constitutional status and protection to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). - Key Provisions Mandates for the establishment of a three-tier system of Panchayats (village, intermediate, and district levels), reservation for Scheduled Castes/Tribes and women, and devolution of powers and responsibilities to PRIs. - Scope Primarily focuses on rural local governance.