A WOMAN PRADHAN IN MADHUBANI DISTRICT OF BIHAR- A CASE STUDY


Anil Kumar Karn, Dr. Grace Don Nemching
School of Extension and Development Studies, IGNOU, Delhi
Abstract
Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) have been instrumental in driving positive change at the grassroots level. India stands at the forefront globally, with 1.4 million women serving as elected members of Panchayati Raj Institutions / Rural Local Bodies, constituting 46% of the total elected representatives of PRIs. India’s remarkable success stories, where EWRs have driven positive and impactful change through community leadership and engagement, advancing SDG localization can be seen . EWRs play catalytic roles in championing gender equality, poverty alleviation, and inclusive development at the grassroots. This paper is a case study which will examine the role and functions of a woman Pradhan (Head of Gram Panchayat) Smt.Savita Chaudhary in Madhubani district of Bihar and she is the Pradhan of Panchayat Satghara.
Keywords: Pradhan, PRIs, EWR, Panchayats
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)

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Published on : 2024-10-18

Vol : 10
Issue : 10
Month : October
Year : 2024
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