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An elaborate discussion relating to women's representation in Panchayati Raj structures, the quality of membership, awareness and the nature and extent of participation of women members and women presiding officers forms the core of the book.
An elaborate discussion relating to women's representation in Panchayati Raj structures, the quality of membership, awareness and the nature and extent of participation of women members and women presiding officers forms the core of the book.
Study conducted in Samastīpur District of Bihar, India.
Panchayats are local governments mandated in the Constitution of India. As per the Constitution, a three-tier structure of panchayats is in place across the country, excepting areas where Part IX of the Constitution does not apply. Panchayats are to be instituted, through elections every five years, except in States with a population of less than 20 lakh, where panchayats at two tiers may be created. The Constitution recognizes the gram sabha, i.e. all the electors in a village panchayat. The Constitution provides that seats and offices of chairpersons be reserved for scheduled castes (SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs) in proportion to their respective population, and not less than one-third seats and offices of the chairpersons be reserved for women, including within the SC and ST reservations. Women's increased political participation has yielded positive results. Issues central to development-including health, nutrition, family income and education-have taken center stage as women participate in panchayati raj institutions (PRIs), village development boards, and other governance structures. India has primarily relied upon this method of reservation to ensure women's presence in decision-making bodies. This has increased de jure, but not necessarily de facto, participation. There is a need to encourage women's participation in other kinds of groups and associations which contribute to an atmosphere of leadership by women. This book discusses the background and future possibilities of women and PRIs. [Subject: Gender Studies, India Studies, Constitutional Studies]
With special reference to India.
Study on the social and political background of women members in Cooch Behar District, West Bengal, India.
Contributed articles.
Contributed articles with reference to India.
Despite Reservation For Women, Effective Participation In Panchayati Raj Institutions Has Failed Due To Misuse And Manipulation By Local Power Brokers. Ignorance Of Women About Their Rights And Procedures And About Their Potential And Responsibilities Has Kept Them Far Behind Men In The Local Bodies. It Is Very Much Doubtful That Mere Increase In Number Of Reserved Seats For Women In Local Bodies Is Likely To Increase Participation Of Women. Unless Structural Changes Are Brought About And A Sincere Effort Is Made To Educate Women And The Power Structures Existing In Rural Areas Are Neutralised, Nothing Much Can Be Achieved. All These Issues Have Been Discussed In This Book And Hence, It Is Hoed That It Will Be Of Much Use Of All Those Reading With Pri In Our Country.
This Book Deals With Women`S Role And Empowerment, Specially In Panchayati Raj Institutions. The Book Is The Outcome Of A Two-Day Seminar Held On 27-28 April, 200 At The Indian Social Institute, New Delhi.