A Review Paper on Women Empowerment through Panchyati Raj Institution PRIs

Abstract

In India, local bodies have been a key part of village societies. Women constitute nearly fifty percent of the population of the world, but when it comes to their representation at political positions in the government, they account for only less than ten percent. The 73rd constitution amendment act, endowing PRI's with constitutional status, constitute a great landmark in the evolution of grassroots democratic institutions in India. There was also opposition to the reservation of seats for women, particularly for chairperson’s positions. Viewing these as positions with authority, power and status and as the sources for making some extra money, the males and the political parties were very reluctant to give it up for women. Not merely would the women not be inclined to the ways of making money, they will also be inconvenient to be manipulated, particularly in the social context of the male-female divide and n­eed to keep appearances with women.