Mentors Comments: Mention the constitutional provisions for local bodies in the country. Highlight the significance of these bodies. Discuss the challenges faced by these institutions in financing developmental projects. Mention steps ahead regarding financing developmental projects. Answer: Envisaged in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP – Article 40 of Indian Constitution) Panchayati Raj Institutions … Continue reading Assess the importance of the Panchayat system in India as a part of local government. Apart from government grants, what sources the Panchayats can look out for financing developmental projects. (15 Marks)