what are advantages and disvantages of panchayati raj

The achievements of the Panchayati Raj system are as follows:

• It has facilitated decentralisation and taken democracy to grass roots level by involving people in decision making about their local problems.
• It has empowered the backward sections of society and women by stipulating reservations for them in elected bodies.

The problems of Panchayati Raj system are as follows:

• The panchayats are dependent on government at higher level for their funds and this restricts their decision making.
• Political interference in decision making hampers the effectiveness of local government.