Women Reservation in Panchayati Raj Institutions :
By 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment, 1/3 posts of the Pnachayati Raj Institutions of all the categories, have been reserved for the women so that there is proper development of women and they take active part in local self government. By this provision, the share of active participation of ladies in the Panchayati Raj Institutions has remarkably increased. This has not only led to the social and political empowerment of women but also they have played an active role in the development works through Panchayati Raj Institutions. A majority of elected women representatives have played active part in the activities of Gram Sabha and Panchayat. Due to reservation, the share of women participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions has crossed 42.3% record now.
