Panchayat Raj Institutions as a Catalyst for Women Empowerment in the State of Tripura

Author(s)	Dr. Shyamal Das
Country	India
Abstract	This paper highlights the historical background of Panchayat Raj institutions in India, the role of the 73rd Amendment Act in promoting women's empowerment, and the specific challenges faced in the process. The study aims to examine the impact of the 73rd Amendment Act on women's empowerment and identify the challenges emerging from the process. The methodology involves reviewing secondary sources such as books, reports, research works, journals, and newspapers. The concept of empowerment of women is discussed, emphasizing the need to strengthen them to confront various societal and institutional forces. The paper also reveals the reservations provided for women in Tripura's Panchayat Raj institutions and presents data on the number of elected women members in Village Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, and Zilla Parishads. It concludes with policy recommendations to ensure meaningful participation and empowerment of elected women members. Overall, the study focuses on the progress and challenges of women's empowerment through Panchayat Raj institutions in Tripura.
Keywords	Panchayat Raj institutions, 73rd Amendment Act, women's empowerment, challenges, recommendations
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 1, Issue 2, September-October 2019
Published On	2019-09-10
Cite This	Panchayat Raj Institutions as a Catalyst for Women Empowerment in the State of Tripura - Dr. Shyamal Das - IJFMR Volume 1, Issue 2, September-October 2019.

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