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Women in panchayati raj institutions: A study of women pradhans in North and South 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal
Authors
Susmita Mandal, Sabyasachi Pailan
Abstract
Panchayati Raj Institution has a significant role in the field of
decentralization of governance in India. The 73rd Constitutional
Amendment Act (1992) established a three-tier Panchayati Raj system across
India. One of the most important aims of this amendment was to participate
women in grassroot level government and a 33.33% (one-third) seat was reserved
for them. Later, 50% reservation for women in Panchayat Raj Institution has
been provided as per The West Bengal Panchayat (Amendment) Act 2012. These amendments
brought a great opportunity for women to participate in local self-government.
There is no doubt that women are participating in politics through reservation;
but the question is still existed that ‘are they truly empowered'? We have
tried to find out that answer in this study. This study is based on elected
women Pradhans in North and South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
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Pages:241-243
How to cite this article:
Susmita Mandal, Sabyasachi Pailan "Women in panchayati raj institutions: A study of women pradhans in North and South 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 241-243
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