Synopsis Meaningful participation of people in absence of democracy is not possible. In India Panchayati Raj Institutions have been revitalized to this end. The 73ed amendment of the Constitution has been proclaimed to be an effective instrument in this regard. How far the constitutional status granted Panchayati Raj Institution of various provisions regarding reservation of seats for different classes of society, have been effective and successful in ensuring effective people’s participation is the matter of evaluation. This book is an indepth study of people’s participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions one of the diatricts (Rohtas) in Bihar. In this book in all the chapters, all aspects of the above title have been analyzed critically to come out with concrete suggestions for improvement. The book would be of great use to researchers, teachers, policy makers and elected members PRI’s Institutions.