National Panchayat Raj Day is observed each year on 24th April. Panchayati Raj Institutions facilitate a critical part in the socioeconomic development of people at the grassroots level. A number of honors are given to panchayats in several states at this juncture to encourage a competitive spirit among them. With its growing distrust of government and insufficient public participation in policy development and also decision-making, India must improve participatory governance. The study will reveal student opinions on the effectiveness of the current panchayat raj system for societal growth. The research will also shed light on how people can effectively support and participate in any form of governance. This may pave the way for the development of systems to ensure and enhance people's participation in increasing the effectiveness of panchayat raj systems and improving societal growth.

Panchayati Raj Institutions, participative governance, policy development, decision-making.