TY - BOOK AU - Singh, Vandana TI - Women in Panchayati Raj: Empowement and Challenges SN - 9788199222632 U1 - 396 SI53W PY - 2026/// CY - New Delhi PB - Barkha Publication KW - Gender equality KW - women empowement KW - Panchayati Raj KW - Women in elections. KW - Sanitation KW - Education N2 - This book explores the role of women in the Panchayati Raj system, highlighting both their empowerment and the challenges they face in grassroots governance. beginning with the historic 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, which institutionalized Panchayati Raj and reserved seat for women. the book examines how these reforms transformed rural democracy. It discus the impact of women leader in shaping priorities like education ,health sanitation, and gender equality, while also addressing persistent barriers such as patriarchy, proxy leadership, illiteracy, and limited resources. By combining underscores how women in Panchayati raj are redefining governance, inspiring social change, and paving the way toward an inclusive and equitable democracy. ER -