Subject(s): 73 rd constitutional amendment and status of PRIs : Theoretical nuances of democratic decentralization in India, 2 decades of domestic decentralization in India, 2 decades of democratic governance at local level, decentralization and empowerment of women and other marginalized groups -- Devolution of funds ,Functions and functionaries in PRIs : Fiscal decentralization and Panchayati raj institutions, how inclusive are panchayats, mainstreaming youth in local governance -- Changing power structure and empowerment of marginalized groups : Governance and multidimensional poverty in tribal area, decentralized governance through (PESA) act and tribal development, impact of decentralized governance on implementation of MGNREGS in scheduled areas of Odisha, pattern of local governance for tribes in Maharashtra- analysis of strategies and policies for inclusive development, decade of change through Dalit leadership in Tamil Nadu -- Gender issues and empowerment of women through PRIs : Decentralization and women's development in India, empowerment of women through participation in local government in maharashtra, Dalit women in power politics in Telangana, women empowerment through Panchayati raj institutions, representation, inclusion and empowerment of women through Panchayati raj institutions in Bihar -- State specific experiences in structure and functions in PRIS : Status of devolution of the funds functions and functionaries in united Andhra Pradesh, accountability of Mukhiyas- strengthening of panchayats in Bihar, Rhetoric of participatory development- an analysis of functioning of PRIs in Goa, Maharashtra model of panchayti raj- changes and challenges after the 73rd constitutional amendment act