Empowering Women in India's Panchayati Raj System: A Path to Sustainable Development
Empowering Women in India's Panchayati Raj System: A Path to Sustainable Development India's Panchayati Raj System: A Beacon of Women's Leadership India's Panchayati Raj system has emerged as a beacon of women's leadership and empowerment, showcasing the transformative impact of decentralized governance. Highlighting Constitutional Milestones At the recent #CPD57 side event, "Localising the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Leads the Way," Ruchira Kamboj, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, highlighted the strides made in women's representation within this unique system. Decentralized Governance and Active Participation The Panchayati Raj system, characterized by its decentralized power structure, ensures active participation from all residents through the Gram Sabha, setting it apart from conventional municipal governance models. A Milestone for Gender Equality A pivotal moment for gender equality was marked in 1992 with a consti...