The 73rd Amendment Act is a significant step towards empowering women in rural governance. The reservation for women ensures their participation in decision-making processes at the local level, promoting gender equality and grassroots democracy.
What is the minimum reservations prescribed by the Constitution for Women in Panchayats ?
Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2011 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Women's Empowerment and Reservation in Panchayati Raj Institutions)
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