As per Article 243G of the Constitution, the Legislature of a State may, by law, endow Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them function as institutions of self-government and for preparation of  plans and implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice including 29 matters listed in the Eleventh Schedule. As per Article 243A, a Gram Sabha may exercise such power and perform such functions as the legislature of a State may, by law, provide.  States vary in the extent to which they have devolved powers to the Panchayats and Gram Sabhas.   The status of devolution of funds, functions and functionaries to Panchayats by States is at Annexure.  Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has continuously urged all States, including Government of Uttar Pradesh, to devolve powers to the Panchayats in accordance with the constitutional stipulation. 

This information was given by the Minister of Panchayati Raj Shri V. Kishore Chandra Deo in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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