The correct answer is option 1, to strengthen Panchayati Raj. The seventy third Amendment Act, 1992 of the Indian Constitution was passed with the aim of empowering local self-government institutions, known as Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), in rural areas. This amendment provided constitutional status to PRIs and enabled them to function as democratic bodies at the grassroots level. It introduced provisions for the election of village panchayats, allocating seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and ensuring the reservation of seats for women. It also granted PRIs the authority to prepare plans for economic development and social justice at the local level. This amendment was a significant step towards decentralization of power and strengthening local governance in India.