2023, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part D

The article seeks to understand the role of Governments and public society that are becoming committed ensuring that women need to participate in leadership in the political sphere, particularly in structures of local government is ensured. Within India, the 73rd Constitution Act of 1992), passed into law, required that a minimum of 1/3^rd of the seats be set aside for women (as chairpersons as well as members), locally elected government entities, known as Institutions of Panchayat Raj (PRIs). A crucial first step toward democratization and the establishment of local governance is affirmative action aimed at securing women's political representation. Women were granted political status by the 73^rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which reserved one-third of the seats for them. In fact, 19 states have implemented a 50% reservation policy for women. Even if the reservation policy helped women become more politically aware and empowered, it is important to consider whether elected women representatives can carry out their duties on their own. The significance of women's political involvement in Panchayati Raj institutions lies not only in their numerical representation but also in the ways in which their political leadership has facilitated social and economic advancement. In order to empower women and enable them to function as true leaders, certain social, economic, and political circumstances must be established. This paper seeks to examine the obstacles and difficulties that women participation in PRIs have experienced over the years, as well as their leadership journey.