Open AccessWOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH PANCHAYATI RAJ INSTITUTIONS IN EAST SIANG DISTRICT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Author(s) -
Minbi Kaye
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
paripex indian journal of research
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/paripex/6503714
Subject(s) - panchayati raj , grassroots , empowerment , political science , politics , economic growth , democracy , agency (philosophy) , civil society , institution , social mobilization , public administration , technocracy , frontier , socioeconomics , sociology , law , social science , economics
The introduction of Panchayati Raj Institution in 1969 in the then, North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) and presentArunachal Pradesh brought landmark changes in the outlook of tribal society especially towards its women. Theintroduction of modern democratic institutions in grassroots level legally empowered the tribal women to participate inrd the decision-making process of the society. This was further boosted by 73 Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 thatreserved thirty three percent of the seats in Panchayat Institutions for the women. This really helped and empowered thewomen. Accordingly women are also elected as the member of PRIs. But it is often found that the rural tribal women lackin decision-making in various aspects whether it is social, economic, political or family matters and hence are dictatedby their male counterparts.