• Lokini Srinivas

The Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) have long been recognized as vital tools for promoting good governance, and the 73rd Constitutional Amendment was introduced with the aim of enhancing governance and creating political opportunities for marginalized sections of society, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women. A significant aspect of this initiative is the adoption of policies aimed at expanding the political participation of women and tribal women in PRIs. Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, a provision was made for 33% reservation for women at all levels of PRIs across rural India. To ensure effective leadership by women representatives within these organizations, of 33% of the positions as per panchayat raj act but fifty percentagae seats were reserved for women in Telangana state for women representatives. This move is crucial for the socio-economic progress of communities and for integrating women into the mainstream of national development. Empowering rural women is particularly significant for the development of Telangana. The empowerment and autonomy of women, along with the advancement of their social, economic, and political status, are essential for achieving ideal governance, administration, and sustainable development across all aspects of life. It is evident that power dynamics of hinder women from leading fulfilling lives, operating at various levels of society, from personal to public spheres. Therefore, initiatives aimed at empowering women and ensuring their active participation in governance are crucial steps towards achieving inclusive and equitable development.

73rd Constitutional Amendment, Scheduled Tribes, political opportunities, reservation, leadership

"Role of Tribal Women in Local Bodies–A Study of Telangana State", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.j417-j421, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404955.pdf

"Role of Tribal Women in Local Bodies–A Study of Telangana State", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppj417-j421, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404955.pdf