• Prashant singh

Abstract:- The passing of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 ushered in a new era in the federal democratic structure of the country and Panchayati Raj Institutions received constitutional status. This move aims to promote progress and development in all the rural areas. Along with this, it is the basic duty of the Panchayati Raj system to promote the welfare of women and ensure their participation in the Panchayati Raj system. Under this Panchayati Raj system, many facilities have been provided to all sections as per their needs. Article 243D makes provision for reservation of Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayati raj Institutions. This reservation is in proportion to their population and one-third (1/3) of it is reserved for women. As a result, there has been an increase in the participation of women at the Panchayat level in Godda district of Jharkhand. The women representatives elected or selected in the panchayati raj Institutions are able to raise the voice of these tribal women and as a result, their economic, social and political welfare is taken care of. This makes these women stronger in terms of education, self-confidence and economic status. These women have voluntarily increased their participation in politics, the effect of which can be seen on the Santhal women here. The Panchayati Raj system aims not only at rural development but also at strengthening the position of women locally so that they are empowered to exercise their rights. After the implementation of Panchayati Raj system, women empowerment has grown rapidly which has also affected Santhal women as it has enabled these women to save and spread their culture and civilization. Today the situation is such that women in Santhal Pargana are participating strongly in politics. As a result, women are becoming very conscious about their rights and are moving forward strongly in the economic and educational fields. Local Santhal women said that they exercise their right to vote as per their wish and are trying to progress in every field. Most of these women are working women, they earn their income by hard labour and there are some educated women also who are employed. They also believe that women are becoming aware now and are making every possible effort to move forward on the path of progress and development. On this basis, it can be said that Santhal women are struggling to improve their social, economic, political and educational lives

"A study of the participation of Santhal Women in the Panchayati Raj System (With special reference to Godda District of Jharkhand)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no.c1-c7, October-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510201.pdf

"A study of the participation of Santhal Women in the Panchayati Raj System (With special reference to Godda District of Jharkhand)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 10, page no. ppc1-c7, October-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2510201.pdf