A Catalyst for Change: Impact of Panchayati Raj on Women’s Empowerment in India

In the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi’s profound declaration, “The day a woman can walk freely on the roads at night, that day we can say that India has achieved independence,†the study emphasizes the vital role of gender equality and freedom to accomplish meaningful societal freedom. It promotes an all-encompassing strategy for rural government that acknowledges and emphasizes the vital role that women play in promoting social change. The study investigates the crucial role that women play in Panchayati Raj organizations and how this empowers rural communities. It discusses the significance of female participation in local governance, throwing light on how Panchayati Raj institutional structure and its influence on their empowerment. The analysis stresses the need for constitutional revisions, legal frameworks, and policy interventions to reinforce women’s agency like decision-making, leadership and collective action particularly in rural settings.