Organisation of village panchayats
The State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Article 40 of the Indian Constitution say?
The State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 40?
Article 40 falls under Part IV — Directive Principles of State Policy — of the Constitution of India.