IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

PANCHAYAT RAJ: ANALYSIS OF ISSUES FACED AND THE ROLE OF WOMEN

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Dharmendra Rai and Dr. Deepali Singh

Abstract

The establishment of panchayati raj systems since the 90s has enhanced substantial thrust to the course of decentralization and has a greater implication on India’s system of governance. With the evolution of the democratic process, the traditional community’s metamorphosis has always been linked with disputes. In 1992, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment gave the panchayats the status of local self-government; they are implemented to ensure economic progress and social justice is carried out. These institutions look forward to elevating infrastructural amenities, authorizing the weaker sections to commence the development process in rural India. In contemporary times, panchayati raj’s concept is occasionally laced with a political agenda for strategic and economic reasons. Panchayati raj’s institutions have been benevolent in recognising actual beneficiaries to obtain paramount advantage out of these schemes. Women are making significant gains in the political sphere where increased participation is rapidly empowering women, boosting their confidence, changing perceptions regarding their contribution, and improving their status and position in society. For instance, political participation and grassroots democracy have been strengthened considerably by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments that have created new democratic institutions for local governance. In the light of this background, attempts have been made in the present paper to analysis the extend and pattern of Role of women and issued faced by women in panchayati Raj election.

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