73rd and 74th amendment act added a new part 9 and 9A to the constitution.It improved the governance of panchayats and municipalities through decentralisation

Significance of 73rd Constitutional Amendment act

1.) Forms a part of Article 40 of DPSP

2.) The act gives constitutional status to Panchayati raj

3.)Increases the participation of women by giving them reservation

4.) Provides an holistic approach towards decentralisation(Gram Sabha,Disqualifications etc..)

Significance of 74th Constitutional amendment act

1.) Gave constitutional status to municipalities and also added 12th schedule to the constitution

2.)Enabled the participation of people in municipalities to elect their representatives through a defined procedure

3.) Provides for decentralised administration which is helpful for town planning, land use and construction of buildings,economic and social development etc..

Transformation of landscape of grassroot democracy

1.) Decentralisation of authority

2.) Removal of red tapism and delays in the administration

3.) Enabling them to raise their own finances so that they can become self reliant and independent

4.)Increasing the participation of people in administration and decision making

Conclusion : 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendment are the heart and soul of local self government in India.They transformed the grassroot democracy and paved a step towards Gandhian idea of village autonomy and self sufficiency